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MY NIECE IS MISSING (3/9/03 Update: "MICHELLE CAME HOME LAST NIGHT AT 2AM!!!")
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Posted on 03/06/2003 6:50:41 AM PST by RMDupree

Please forgive the vanity, but my family is desperate for some FReeper help and prayers!

My niece, Michelle Berry, left home for a walk at 4:30PM on Sunday, March 2, 2003. She's 14 years old, blonde hair, blue eyes, about 5' 2", between 115-120 pounds. She's a beautiful girl and will be noticed in a crowd.

Michelle has run away before, but has always called or had a friend call for her. But this time, she left wearing flip flops and didn't take anything with her, no money, not her purse, nothing!

Her friends, old boyfriends, etc have not heard from her and are helping us pass out flyers and asking people if they've seen her.

Michelle's parents, Shiela and Allen Berry, are worried sick, as any of us would be in this situation and I'm hoping that some FReeper eyes and prayers can bring Michelle home. This is the FOURTH day and she's NEVER been gone this long, especially without calling her friends!!!

Note: She had her mother's cell phone with her and 2 calls were made. One at 5:04PM where she tried to call her friend Eric, but he did not answer and the other at 5:15PM to her friend Chris who did answer and has told us that she was calling to let him know that she wasn't coming over. We have spoken to the cell phone company and they informed us that no other calls have been logged on that number, but that it appears to still be within the range of the Miami tower.

No one has spoken to her since, but last night, a call came in to the house from that cell phone number. When Allen answered it, the person on the other end hung up. This gives us hope that she is just scared to call, and that's why I'm asking for prayers.

I pray that Michelle is just pulling a teenage stunt and that nothing has happened to her, but as more and more time goes by, our desperation grows. Please pray for her safe and quick return!

Thank you so very much.

Ruthy Dupree


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: missing; prayersplease; runaway; teen
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To: RMDupree; DittoJed2; esther2; Azbushgal; GretchenEE; ohioWfan; rabidralph; whoever; Hila; ...
Adding my voice to the chorus of prayers for Michelle and for all of your family.


41 posted on 03/06/2003 7:12:12 AM PST by kayak (God bless America, land that I love!)
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To: RMDupree
May G-d put a protective hedge of angels around her and bring her safely home. May G-d give your family strength, encouragment, hope and comfort in this time of stress.
42 posted on 03/06/2003 7:12:43 AM PST by richardtavor (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Christians and Jews of Iraq.)
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To: RMDupree
I am praying hard for her safe return.

I will keep my eyes open for her in the Tallahassee area, and I'm emailing the pictures and info to some of my husband's co-workers who are in Daytona.
43 posted on 03/06/2003 7:13:57 AM PST by EllaMinnow
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To: ChefKeith
Have the cell co "ping" the phone and triangulate the location. You may have to get the police or a court order to do this.

After the call last night, Allen went crazy calling the police and cell phone company to get this done. The police say they cannot trace the cell phone, wich we understand, put at least the quadrant can be located, right?

The cell phone company was more helpful, and they will be constantly checking for calls made on the phone and reporting back to her parents.

44 posted on 03/06/2003 7:14:20 AM PST by RMDupree (HHD:)
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To: Johnny Gage
BTTT!!!!!
45 posted on 03/06/2003 7:15:44 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: redlipstick; All
Thanks for all of your prayers and assistance!

FR has always been a place of comfort to me and my family, made even more so after my cousin Christian was killed by a disgruntled co-worker.

We are forever in the debt of you all.

46 posted on 03/06/2003 7:16:41 AM PST by RMDupree (HHD:)
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To: HairOfTheDog
Sometimes I wish we could track cell phones!

We can. Cell phones "register" when they are on and that info (Cell tower, sector) is logged. If the phone is still on anywhere in the country within the cellular network, it can be tracked. Trouble is, court orders are needed to accomplish this.

47 posted on 03/06/2003 7:16:44 AM PST by Mr. Quarterpanel
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To: RMDupree; Wphile; ohioWfan; Brad's Gramma; homeschool mama; Mo1; Howlin; ladyinred; NordP; ...
A call to prayer.

Apologies for duplicate pings but I'm trying to help get the word out.

48 posted on 03/06/2003 7:17:20 AM PST by kayak (God bless America, land that I love!)
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To: RMDupree
Just saw your post, Ruthy, and I pray for the safe return of your niece. God bless you and your family.

Regards,

Mare

49 posted on 03/06/2003 7:17:50 AM PST by Mare
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To: RMDupree
Prayers on the way.
50 posted on 03/06/2003 7:18:29 AM PST by Teacup (Retire Ole Crusty)
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To: RMDupree
The police say they cannot trace the cell phone, wich we understand, put at least the quadrant can be located, right?

THEY CAN TRACE ANY CALL THEY WANT TO!!!!

THat is how they track down drug dealers/and terrorists!

They can triangulete a cell call for 911 location to send help!

You are getting the run-a-round!

51 posted on 03/06/2003 7:18:49 AM PST by ChefKeith (NASCAR...everything else is just a game!)
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To: RMDupree
Michelle and you all have our prayers. I will keep an eye out also.
52 posted on 03/06/2003 7:20:05 AM PST by Sam Cree
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To: RMDupree
Prayers on the way for your beautiful neice.
53 posted on 03/06/2003 7:21:57 AM PST by McGavin999
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To: ChefKeith
Since the owner of the phone is more than willing to permit this they shouldn't need police or a court order. IMHO the court order would only come into play when you are attempting to locate an adult whom may not want to be found.

She is on my prayer list.
54 posted on 03/06/2003 7:22:25 AM PST by notpoliticallycorewrecked
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To: RMDupree
A prayer and a bump is all I can do from here.

Keep us posted.

55 posted on 03/06/2003 7:22:58 AM PST by Joe Driscoll
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To: RMDupree
Prayers for her protection and a quick resolution, Ruthie.
56 posted on 03/06/2003 7:24:16 AM PST by mountaineer
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To: RMDupree
Prayers for her said now.
57 posted on 03/06/2003 7:26:32 AM PST by My back yard
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To: Sam Cree; All
Thanks Sam.

FYI MIAMI FREEPERS: Michelle disappeared after she left her house. She lives by Country Walk off of 142nd avenue and 166 street.

58 posted on 03/06/2003 7:27:09 AM PST by RMDupree (HHD:)
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To: RMDupree; sola gracia; sheltonmac; greenthumb
Ruthy, my prayers are with you, your family and Michelle. I pray that she is safe and will soon be returning home.
59 posted on 03/06/2003 7:28:26 AM PST by Dawntreader (HHD)
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To: RMDupree
Prayers being offered for her save return.
60 posted on 03/06/2003 7:29:49 AM PST by SAMWolf (We do not bargain with terrorists, we stalk them, corner them , take aim and kill them)
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