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North Carolina woman forgives mom for disappearing without a word 24 years ago
Amanda Smith was reunited with her mother, Michele Hundley Smith, on Thursday after decades-long search
TL;DR
- Amanda Smith reunited with her mother, Michele Hundley Smith, after she was missing for 24 years.
- Michele disappeared in December 2001, with authorities recently locating her after receiving a tip.
- Michele cited unspecified "domestic issues" as the reason for her disappearance and did not want her location disclosed.
- Criminal charges were ruled out for her disappearance, but she faced an unrelated DWI case from November 2001.
- Amanda, who was 14 when her mother left, stated she forgives Michele and wants her in her life.