The Unsolved Murder of Michelle Moore (1992 – Larimer, PA): A Cold Case Deep Dive
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The Unresolved Case: A Deep Dive into the 1992 Murder of Michelle Moore in Larimer, Pennsylvania
🧷 Executive Summary
This report provides a detailed examination of the murder of Michelle Moore, a 23-year-old woman found strangled in Larimer, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 1992. Despite occurring over three decades ago, this case remains an active cold case, with law enforcement continuing their investigation. No suspects have ever been publicly identified or charged.
A major challenge in researching this story is the name itself: Michelle Moore. It’s common, and unfortunately, there are multiple murder cases across the U.S. tied to people with that name. But this one our Michelle Moore was found dead in Larimer, PA in 1992, and her killer has never been brought to justice. This blog post aims to cut through the confusion, clarify the facts, and demand answers.
📍 1. Introduction: The Forgotten Victim
On May 17, 1992, 23-year-old Michelle Moore was discovered strangled in Larimer, a community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. This murder launched a homicide investigation that, to this day, remains unsolved. The case is officially cold but still considered active. Law enforcement hasn’t released much, and they’ve never named a suspect.
But let’s be clear: This wasn’t just a blip. This was a life, taken violently, and left unsolved for over 30 years.
🔎 1.1 Name Confusion: Which Michelle Moore Are We Talking About?
There are many cases involving women named Michelle Moore. So let’s set the record straight. Below is a quick breakdown to avoid any confusion:
| Name | Date | Location | Context | Related to This Case? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Moore | May 17, 1992 | Larimer, PA | 23-year-old found strangled | ✅ YES This is our case |
| Michelle Moore-Bosko | 1997 | Norfolk, VA | “Norfolk Four” false confessions case | ❌ No |
| Mickey Michelle Moore | 2003 | Morristown, TN | Cold case, solved in 2016 | ❌ No |
| Michelle Moore (CO case) | 2007 | Larimer County, CO | Confidant in love-triangle murder | ❌ No |
| Others (e.g., singer, teacher) | Various | NJ, MO, etc. | Not victims or involved in homicide cases | ❌ No |
🕯️ 2. The Crime
2.1 The Discovery
Michelle Moore’s body was found on May 17, 1992, in Larimer, PA. Details surrounding the discovery remain scarce. No official reports have revealed who found her, where exactly she was, or the circumstances in which her body was located. All we know publicly is that she was found strangled and left behind.
2.2 Cause of Death
Strangulation. That’s the only confirmed detail. We don’t know if it was manual or with a ligature. We don’t know whether there were signs of a struggle or if forensic evidence was gathered. And that’s likely intentional. In cold case work, police often withhold certain details to validate future leads or confessions.
🔐 3. The Investigation
3.1 Cold But Active
Michelle Moore’s case is listed as an active cold case. According to Allegheny County sources, hers is the oldest case still on the books. Cmdr. Richard Ford confirmed: “We are still actively investigating that.” That says a lot. Thirty years later, they haven’t closed the file.
3.2 Cold Case Database Confusion
But here’s something strange: Larimer is in Westmoreland County, yet the case appears in Allegheny County records, not Westmoreland’s. Westmoreland County’s own public cold case site doesn’t list Michelle Moore at all. Whether that’s a clerical error or a result of jurisdictional hand-offs, it’s alarming. When the public can’t even find the case in the right county’s database, it makes getting tips and solving the case even harder.
3.3 The Bigger Picture
Michelle’s case isn’t the only one languishing in the dark. Westmoreland County has a number of cold cases, including:
- Steven Kachonik (2005) – Murdered in his home.
- Drew Molinari (2015) – Shot outside a fitness center.
- Edward Bulada (1992) – Missing and never found.
- Samantha Lang (2007) – Finally solved in 2023 after 16 years.
- Jennifer Daugherty (2010) – Murdered in a brutal torture case; multiple convictions followed.
❓ 4. The Big Questions
Even after all these years, the same haunting questions remain:
- Who killed Michelle Moore?
- Why was she targeted?
- Was she known to her killer?
- Was this random or personal?
- Is there any forensic evidence preserved that could help today?
The police haven’t given us many answers, and that’s frustrating. But that doesn’t mean we stop asking. It means we ask louder.
⚖️ 5. Why It Still Matters
Michelle Moore was 23. She had a life ahead of her. A family. Dreams. She didn’t deserve to die, and she damn sure didn’t deserve to be forgotten.
It’s been more than three decades. That’s a long time to wait for justice. But cold doesn’t mean closed. Not in this case.
📣 Call to Action
The police really need our help with this one.
If you know anything even something small please come forward. If you’ve heard something, overheard a conversation, or remember rumors from back in the day, tell someone. It could be the missing piece.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers or your local authorities. Let’s finally bring some answers to Michelle’s family. Because 30+ years is too long to wait.
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📌 Tip Line
If you have information about the murder of Michelle Moore, contact your local law enforcement or Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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