Diana Cojocari has been named a suspect in her daughter Madalina's disappearance after being arrested with her husband for failing to report Madalina missing, last seen in November 2022 getting off a school bus.

Diana Cojocari, who served nearly a year and a half in prison for not reporting her daughter missing, has now been named a suspect in Madalina's disappearance. Cojocari and her husband, Christopher Palmiter, delayed reporting Madalina missing until mid-December 2022, weeks after she was last seen. The case has taken several twists, including recorded conversations about possible foul play by Palmiter. The police continue to urge the public for any information on Madalina's whereabouts.

Madalina Cojocari was last seen on November 23, 2022, at her home, according to her parents, who stated that she was going to bed around 10 p.m. Before this, she was last seen publicly getting off a school bus earlier in November. Despite her disappearance, her mother, Diana Cojocari, and stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, did not report her missing until December 15, weeks after she was last seen.

The significant delay in reporting Madalina’s disappearance led to the initial arrest of Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter. In December 2022, authorities charged both with failure to report a missing child. Diana Cojocari was sentenced to prison, serving nearly a year and a half before her release. Christopher Palmiter received a sentence of 30 months of supervised probation for his role in the delay.

The investigation into Madalina's disappearance has yielded few concrete leads. However, recorded conversations have brought to light some troubling theories. In one recorded jail phone call, Diana Cojocari and Madalina's grandmother discussed the possibility that Palmiter may have 'given the girl away for money.' This theory, among others, remains part of the ongoing investigation.

The case has revealed underlying tensions in the Cojocari-Palmiter household. On the night Madalina went missing, there was an argument between Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter. Following this argument, Palmiter reportedly drove to Michigan. Diana Cojocari had also planned to leave the home due to a strained relationship with Palmiter before her daughter's disappearance.

Following her release from prison, Diana Cojocari has officially been named a suspect in her daughter’s disappearance. Investigators are now focusing on further questioning and exploring all possible leads. Despite the elapsed time, law enforcement remains committed to finding out what happened to Madalina.

The Cornelius Police Department has been actively involved in the search for Madalina Cojocari from the outset. They continue to urge the community to share Madalina's picture and provide any tips that could offer new information. Public assistance is considered crucial in locating the missing girl and understanding how she vanished.

Madalina’s case remains open and active. Authorities emphasize the importance of community vigilance and information sharing during such investigations. The extended delay in reporting her disappearance has complicated the case, but officials remain hopeful that new information will surface.

Christopher Palmiter has now completed several months of his supervised probation. His probation conditions include regular check-ins and restricted travel. As the investigation continues, his activities are likely under close scrutiny by law enforcement.

Both Diana Cojocari and Christopher Palmiter face public and legal scrutiny as the search for Madalina continues. The community and investigators alike remain focused on uncovering the truth behind her disappearance.

Anyone with information about Madalina Cojocari’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact detectives at the Cornelius Police Department. The public's assistance is critical in such cases, where even the smallest detail could make a substantial difference.