$25,000 Reward Offered for Missing Girl

North Carolina officials, led by Governor Roy Cooper, have announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance of 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen on November 21, 2022. The girl, who has been missing for nearly two years, was reported missing by her parents weeks after she was last seen getting off her school bus in Cornelius. Both her mother, Diana Cojocari, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, have been convicted of failing to report her disappearance and are considered suspects. In a recent development, Diana Cojocari left the U.S. in May 2024 after serving time for her conviction, raising questions about her involvement. Investigators continue to search for leads, including a potential sighting of Madalina on surveillance cameras shortly after her disappearance. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities to assist in the ongoing investigation.