Woman Missing for Weeks, Last Seen Taking a Lyft to Dallas Texas

By Mary Anne R. Oct 27 2020, 01:13 AM EDT

Marisella Botello reportedly took a Lyft alone to a popular entertainment district in Dallas, Texas in early October.

This was the last time anyone saw her.

Marisela's family said that the 23-year-old Seattle woman on Oct. 2 and travelled to Dallas to visit her ex-boyfriend for the weekend, according to an NBC News report.

"She was scheduled to fly back to Seattle that Monday. But she never made the flight. And she hasn't returned home," Marisela's aunt, Dennesly Castillo, was quoted in a report.

Marisela was last seen on Oct. 4, Sunday. Her aunt wanted to go out for her last night.

However, her ex-boyfriend wanted to stay home.

Marisela then took a Lyft alone to Deep Ellum, which is a popular nightlife area in Dallas.

Marisela did not return to her boyfriend's home that night. Dennesly then called her parents.

Marisela's belongings were still there, except for her cellphone and debit card.

Dennesly said that when Marisela missed her flight home to Seattle, the family knew something was wrong.

Dennesly said Marisela is an avid traveler and always in contact with someone, adding that Marsiel would not just miss her flight and lose any communication.

Investigation

Marisela's aunt and father traveled to Dallas where they filed a missing person's report to the Dallas Police Department.

Upon investigation, Dennesly said they were able to open Marisela's email with her social media and bank accounts.

They found a Lyft receipt showing that she was dropped off to the Deep Ellum area just after midnight on Oct. 5.

Investigators acquired a security video showing Marisela with an unknown man leaving the bar.

Dennesly said that she was able to open Marisela's Snap Chat account saw that what she was wearing in a picture matched one on the surveillance camera.

Her aunt said that the family believes Marisela can be found through the main in the video.

However, the Dallas Police have not verified the tape.

Detective Ryan Dalby would not discuss any details about Marisela's disappearance.

Dalby told Dateline that detective are currently investigating all possible leads and talking with Marisela's family.

Dennesly added thather niece has not used her cellphone ever since Oct. 5 on 4 a.m.

She said that for her that is a huge red flag.

"She's 23 and hasn't used her phone for social media or texts or anything in three weeks? It makes no sense. We're just really worried that something happened to her," Dennesly was quoted in a report.

Dalby urged the public to call police if they have any useful tips about Marisela's location.

Information about Botello

Marisela is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair.

Marisela is last seen wearing a metallic purple dress around the Deep Ellum area.

The public is encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Department's missing person's unit if you can provide any information regarding Marisela's location.

The public can call (214) 671-4268 or email missingpersons@dpd.dallascityhall.com.

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