Missing North Carolina mom found alive after 24 years reportedly reveals why she left

A North Carolina mom reported missing more than two decades ago and recently found alive reportedly told authorities she left her family due to "ongoing domestic issues."

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said Michele Hundley Smith, who disappeared in December 2001, was located Feb. 20 in North Carolina after detectives received new information about her case.

"Let me just say there were no allegations of any foul play regarding her leaving," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page told People.