Police say Michelle McMullen has been working in West Virginia

The case of missing woman, Michelle McMullen has taken a surprising twist. Police believe she has been working at a motel in West Virginia. She was gone when authorities showed up to arrest her.

In Pennsylvania, worried family and friends have been searching for the woman since October 1, 2008. She dropped off her son on September 28 with a sitter, and was supposed to be returning to school at Grambling State.

Authorities found her car abandoned in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Police: Missing Grambling student is running from theft charges - December 18, 2008

Pennsylvania woman, Michelle "Shelby" Orphalee McMullen, 27, missing

McMullen has not been seen since September 28. She was on the way to Louisiana fro Pennsylvania when she went missing. Her car has been found in Hagerstown, Maryland two blocks off I-81.

What Happened to Michelle McMullen? - October 10, 2008

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Police suspect missing woman in theft from church - October 9, 2008

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Missing woman’s car found - October 8, 2008

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Grambling student missing - October 7, 2008

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KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports | Body found in Black Canyon may be missing student

KJCT8.com - Grand Junction, Montrose - Weather, News, Sports Body found in Black Canyon may be missing student

Authorities believe a body discovered in Black Canyon National Park may be missing University of Northern Colorado student Mark Young Jr.

Father: Body that of missing student - September 19, 2008
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