Jermain Charlo
Jermain Charlo, 23-year-old Montana mom
📍 Missoula, Montana
🏛️ Missoula Police Department
Case Summary
Jermain Charlo, a 23-year-old Montana mom, went missing in Missoula in June 2018. Surveillance footage captured her last moments on a downtown street and outside The Badlander bar. Key evidence includes phone records and her ex Michael DeFrance's actions. The case remains open and under active investigation.
Timeline of Events
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2018-06-15
just before midnightLast Seen on Camera
Jermain Charlo was seen walking in downtown Missoula accompanied by a man, later identified as Michael DeFrance.
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2018-06-15
Seen at The Badlander
Footage shows Charlo socializing outside The Badlander bar before leaving with DeFrance.
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2018-06-16
Disappearance
Charlo vanished in the early morning hours after being dropped off near a food market.
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2018-06-16
Phone Activity
Her phone pinged from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. near Evaro Hill on the Flathead Reservation.
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2025-06-28
5:18 AMVideo Release
CBS News released never-before-seen security footage to generate new leads.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Suspect
Lead #1Michael DeFrance, the ex-boyfriend and last person seen with Jermain, is a key figure in the investigation.
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Evidence
Lead #2Surveillance footage and the disposal of her phone are central pieces of evidence.
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Community
Lead #3The case highlights the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Montana.
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Investigation
Lead #4Persistent searches and new leads continue to fuel ongoing investigations.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:13
Started:June 15, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 2, 2025
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