Search for Missing Nursing Student Continues Saturday

Almost 90 days since her disappearance, the family and friends of missing nursing student Michelle Le continue to search for her.

The family, with support from the Hayward Police Department and the KlassKids Foundation, will hold their seventh search party Saturday, convening with volunteers at a command center in Hayward at 8 a.m. prior to combing a yet unnamed location.

Le’s family continues to push forward, despite assurance from Hayward investigators that the case, which was classified as a homicide on June 6, will be solved soon.

On July 31, that they were processing evidence and discounting several potential suspects in the case, and would make an arrest in the near future. Any arrests have yet to be made.

“It’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop,” Krystine Dinh, Le’s cousin, said in a statement. “Michael [Le] and I have dedicated our every minute to Michelle’s case. We’re confident in the Hayward PD’s abilities and promises, but we continue to do our part in ensuring that she comes home to us by continuing to share her case at search parties, events and fundraisers.”

Le disappeared during a break from her clinical rotation at the Hayward Kaiser hospital on May 27. Police located her car parked nearby with blood inside, but found no sign of the nursing student. 

“She’s still missing, so until she comes home, we’re not stopping,” said Michael, Le’s brother.

Volunteers will meet Saturday at 8 a.m. at 25350 Cypress Ave., Hayward. The search will last until 5 p.m. 

Volunteers for Saturday’s search party must be at least 18 years old and bring photo identification. Individuals are advised to dress appropriately by wearing long pants and boots or sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Volunteers may also assist in the command center or distribute fliers.

Awareness events will also continue. On Monday, Aug. 22, the family will hold a bowling fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. at Classic Bowling Center in Daly City.

A $100,000 reward for information leading to Le’s whereabouts remains in place.

The Hayward Police Department has set up a tip line for anyone with information that could help with the case; that number is 510-293-5051.

People may also call Hayward police at 510-293-7033 if they have information on Le's disappearance.

The family has also hired independent private investigator Michale Framé to help with the case. Anyone who would like to contact Framé may call 925-837-8309,  ext. 33, or email Michael@theFrameGroup.com. Anonymous emails are accepted through the firm’s website, www.TheFrameGroup.com.

For more information or to make a donation to the Le search campaign, visit www.michellelemissing.com.