AWOL Airman Captured

October 19, 2017

Jeffrey Michaels/AWOL Airman

(Sanford, FDlorida)-An Ohio native who disappeared forty years ago from the Minot Air Force Base In North Dakota has been found living under an assumed name in Florida.   64-year old Jeffrey Michels did not report for duty on July 6, 1977.  Authorities say he started living under the name Jeffrey Lantz, got married and had children while living a secret life.  He was busted this week.  He's a native of East Liverpool, Ohio and is expected to stand trial in military court. 

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