Santa Monica, California – The search is intensifying for 26-year-old Mychelle Dias Hespanhol, who has been missing since August 11, 2024. Mychelle was last seen at 6 p.m. at an Airbnb in Santa Monica, California. Her cell phone was later found by the Santa Monica police, but it was broken, raising concerns about her safety.
Mychelle, who is 5’3” tall, weighs 128 lbs, has brown hair, and green eyes, was wearing glasses at the time of her disappearance. She has a distinctive tattoo of the name "Itelvina" on her left upper arm. Her family, especially her father, Herminio Hespanhol, is deeply concerned and has made a public plea on social media for help in locating her. He urged everyone to share the information on their social networks and is asking for prayers from the community.
Herminio posted on Facebook, "My daughter Mychelle Dias Hespanhol is missing! She’s in California and was last seen yesterday at 6 p.m. at an Airbnb in Santa Monica! I request everyone to share on your social networks. Her cell phone was found by the Santa Monica police, but it was broken! Asking for prayers from everyone."
The community has rallied behind the family, with numerous individuals expressing their support and prayers on social media. Claudinei Viana Antonio commented, "Estamos 100% com as famílias Dias e Hespanhol," showing solidarity with the families during this difficult time. Similarly, Silvia Goulart wrote, "Mychelle, volta para casa, sua família e amigos te ama! Deus misericordioso nos ajude e a guarde em qualquer lugar que ela esteja!"
The Santa Monica Police Department is actively investigating the case and is urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact them immediately at (310) 458-8495. The hashtags #FindMychelle, #HelpFindMychelle, and #BringHerHome have been circulating widely on social media as the community and beyond join the effort to locate her.
As the days pass, the anxiety among her family and friends grows. Many continue to share their prayers and hopes online, including Vandeli Kunzendorff, who commented, "Deus proverá o melhor, logo ela vai aparecer, amém."
The situation remains urgent, and the public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could lead to Mychelle’s safe return.