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MISSING: Michelle Eason – Part 2

Episode Summary

When the bodies of eight missing sex workers are found in the home of a serial killer in Poughkeepsie, New York, one woman is noticeably absent: Michelle Eason. Decades after closing the case against Kendall Francois, police are still looking for Michelle – and they think there’s a good chance someone else may be responsible for her disappearance.

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Episode Info

If you have any information about Michelle Eason, call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-7577. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); for TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Text “START” to 88788 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Digitally altered photo of Michelle Eason

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The eight women found in Kendall Francois’ home, from top left, in order they were reported missing: Wendy Meyers, Gina Barone, Kathleen Hurley, Catherine Marsh, Mary Healey Giaccone, Sandra French and Catina Newmaster. Audrey Pugliese - no photo available

Photo Source: City of Poughkeepsie Police Department (collage by audiochuck staff)

Michelle Eason in 1998

Photo Source: City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Page 1 of a letter police found in Kendall Francois’ house addressed to a woman named Michelle

Photo Source: Records request, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

A billboard police put up for Michelle Eason in the City of Poughkeepsie

Photo Source: City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Kendall Francois in February 2014, about seven months before his death

Photo Source: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

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