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Yahoo
11-04-2025
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Police release new age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari
On Madalina Cojocari's 14th birthday Friday, the Cornelius Police Department released a new video with an updated age-progression photo of the missing girl. Madalina hasn't been seen in nearly three years, and her parents have already been sentenced for failure to report her missing. She was last seen getting off her school bus on Nov. 21, 2022. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Jury finds Madalina Cojocari's stepfather guilty of failing to report her missing Madalina Cojocari's mother pleads guilty to failing to report her disappearance Madalina Cojacari could have been sexually exploited, warrants say 515 days after Madalina Cojocari's disappearance, her stepfather pleads not guilty Parents of Madalina Cojocari not telling investigators everything, Cornelius police say Find Madalina: Mom didn't contact police despite family's urging, court documents say Multiple rewards have been offered for information that leads to Madalina's whereabouts, but investigators haven't received any new leads on her location. On Friday, police shared a video with a computer-generated photo of what Madalina may look like today. New Age progression photo of Madalina Cojocari Today, as we mark Madalina Cojocari's 14th birthday, we are releasing a new age progression photo to remind the public that the search for Madalina continues. Madalina, who was 11 years old at the time of her disappearance in November 2022, remains missing, and the efforts to locate her are ongoing. This age progression photo, created by experts with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, provides an updated representation of what Madalina may look like today. We hope this visual update will spark new leads and encourage the community to keep her in their thoughts and remain vigilant. Madalina Cojocari was last seen getting off her school bus on November 21, 2022. She is described as having dark hair, dark eyes, and an olive complexion. The case remains under investigation, and law enforcement continues to ask for the public's assistance. The Governor's office is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina. For the latest updates, please follow the Cornelius Police Department on Facebook and Instagram. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward. Your help could make all the difference. #familystrong #communityfocused #madalinacojocari Posted by Cornelius Police Department on Friday, April 11, 2025 If you have information on Madalina's disappearance or her current whereabouts, you're urged to contact authorities by calling 911. (VIDEO >> Warrant: Madalina Cojocari's items burned in fire pit before she was reported missing)
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Court hearing for missing Cornelius girl's parents ends in divorce finalization: Records
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A significant chapter in the case of missing Cornelius girl, Madalina Cojocari, came to a close as her mother, Diana Cojocari, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, officially finalized their divorce on Monday. The hearing, which focused on the legal separation of the couple, marks a somber milestone in the aftermath of a deeply troubling few years for the family. Christopher Palmiter filed for divorce from Diana Cojocari following the mysterious disappearance of Cojocari's daughter, Madalina, just before Thanksgiving in 2022. The couple had been married since January 9, 2016, court documents confirmed. Palmiter, who had initially been involved in the investigation, was found guilty of failing to report the disappearance of a child. Diana Cojocari also pleaded guilty to the same charge and has since left the United States. Her absence has raised questions, and she has been called a suspect in the ongoing investigation into Madalina's whereabouts. Monday's court hearing focused solely on the divorce. 'There were no minor children of the marriage,' according to court documents. As of 2 p.m. on March 3, 2025, their divorce was finalized. The search for Madalina continues and the mystery surrounding her case remains unsolved. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
