LaGrange, GA — More than two years after her unexplained disappearance, the family of Michelle Dunlap Smith, 51, is still desperately searching for answers. Michelle vanished after leaving WellStar West Georgia Medical Center on foot in LaGrange, Georgia, a mystery that continues to haunt her loved ones and the Troup County community.

Michelle was last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, walking away from the hospital. According to family members, there was no indication she planned to leave permanently or disappear. When attempts to reach her the following day were unsuccessful, relatives reported her missing, prompting a search that has yet to yield answers.

“She just left the hospital on foot and vanished,” one family member said, a statement that has become a painful refrain as months turned into years with no confirmed sightings or communication.

Michelle’s disappearance has been described by her loved ones as both terrifying and deeply confusing. They say the lack of information has made the ordeal even more painful, leaving them with unanswered questions and constant worry about her safety and well-being. Despite the passage of time, the family has not given up hope and continues to push for renewed attention to her case.

In an effort to generate new leads, the family is offering a reward for information that helps locate Michelle or explains what happened to her after she left the hospital that night. They are urging anyone who may have seen her, spoken with her, or remembers something unusual from that time to come forward.

Michelle’s case remains open, and investigators stress that even small details can be critical. Someone may recall seeing her walking late at night, getting into a vehicle, or heading in a particular direction—information that may not have seemed important at the time but could now be vital.