Michelle Del Rey

US Reporter

Michelle Del Rey is a US reporter for The Independent, where she covers breaking news. She started her career freelancing for local and national outlets before going to work for newspapers in New York and Texas, where she reported on crime and politics. She speaks Spanish and is interested in reporting stories on underrepresented communities. You can reach her at michelle.delrey@independent.co.uk

<p>Charlotte Lester, 44, went missing in 2022</p>

Remains of missing woman found as cops arrest accused killer

<p>Darrius Tyson’s attorney says he is the victim </p>

Gang kingpin in jail accused of impregnating jail workers

<p>Surveillance footage shows Hannah Kobayashi arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on November 8 </p>

New disturbing new clue in Maui woman’s disappearance

<p>The Coral Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, suffered a norovirus outbreak that had 55 passengers and 15 crew members sick </p>

Norovirus outbreak on cruise leaves 70 sick with diarrhea and vomiting