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Story summary
- Michelle Hundley Smith has been found alive after disappearing in December 2001 while shopping in Virginia.
- The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office said investigators received new information leading to her discovery on February 20, 2026.
- Smith's child described feelings of joy, anger, and heartbreak.
- Investigators have not disclosed details about Smith's two-decade absence and do not expect charges.
