Where Is Marissa Carmichael? 911 Call Offers Clues

Marissa Carmichael, a 25-year-old mother of five went missing on January 14, 2024, after a night out. She was last seen at an Exxon gas station on East Market Street where she made a 911 call. When police arrived, she was already gone. She remains missing as of January 22, 2025. Her mother, Sara Carmichael, believes Marissa may be a victim of human trafficking. But what clues from the 911 call can support or debunk this theory? The police took 39 minutes to arrive after her call-- what took so long?

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