The Note: Don't Call For Help

The Note: Don't Call For Help

A man wakes up on his apartment floor, his loved ones gone, and a chilling note warns him not to call for help. Federal investigators have spent years trying to unravel the impossible events that unfolded on Mitchelson Drive, but some details defy all explanation. What truly happened inside that apartment?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Amber and her daughter Melissa, a case that disturbed investigators not for what they found, but for what they could not explain away. We explore the hidden life of Amber, her thriving business, and the shocking financial secrets that contradict her outward image of prosperity.

Date: November 22, 2019
Location: Irvine, California
Victims: Amber and Melissa
Investigating Agency: Federal investigators
Status: Unresolved disappearance

- A man woke up on his apartment floor with no memory of how he got there.
- A handwritten note warned him not to call the police if he wanted to see Amber or Melissa again.
- DNA analysis confirmed blood found in the apartment belonged to Amber.
- Amber's bank accounts were drained, and her business was on the edge of collapse despite outward appearances.
- The man cleaned the apartment, repainted walls, and mimicked Amber's messages on WeChat for days.

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