Two Years Later, the Unsolved Mystery of Madalina Cojocari’s Disappearance in Cornelius Remains

Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl whose disappearance has put the town in a state of uncertainty, was last seen by the Cornelius community two years ago. According to WCNC Charlotte, the last time anyone reported seeing the young girl in public was on November 21, 2022, when she was observed getting off her school bus. This incident was caught on camera. No clear clues on her whereabouts have surfaced, despite the alarming facts and the expanding case file.

Her parents didn’t report her missing until school officials were concerned about her extended absence after she vanished. This led to Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter being arrested for neglecting to report a missing kid. Palmiter has since filed for divorce, which further muddies the waters of their shared story, according to a detail obtained by QC News. Palmiter was found guilty and given a time-served sentence, while Diana Cojocari pleaded guilty and served 17 months in prison. Both parents have served time in jail.

When Diana Cojocari, a Moldovan national before her life became entangled in the American legal system, allegedly departed the country, the odd case took a different course. She has been classified as a suspect by investigators, according to WBTV, but the specifics of her departure are still under wraps and are dotted with vagueness about where she is going. Former FBI agent M. Quentin Williams noted on the additional layer of complexity her departure brings to the case as law enforcement works through this jigsaw puzzle.

In the meantime, Cornelius maintains a sense of unity that has been encapsulated in the words of one local, who stated in a WCNC Charlotte interview, “We just want to find the little girl and have justice.” The community as a whole reflected this sentiment. There is still a $25,000 prize available for information that identifies Madalina’s location.

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