She Vanished After Leaving Home With Her Dog In 2022: Her Car Was Found Abandoned One Week Later In A Hospital Parking Lot, And Love Letters Addressed To Her Were Reportedly Found In The Surrounding Woods

That same day, investigators got a search warrant and scoured a property in Warwick – located at 29 Staples Avenue. Charlotte was reportedly known to frequent that address.

However, it wasn’t until May 30 that authorities announced a development in the case. While searching a wooded area close to where Charlotte’s truck was found abandoned, they discovered “articles of interest” related to her disappearance.

At the time, investigators declined to elaborate on what these articles of interest were. Since then, it was reportedly revealed that authorities had found love letters addressed to Charlotte in the woods near the hospital. One of the letters reportedly read, “Charlotte, I am falling for you deeply.”

According to Charlotte’s brother, the love letters were signed by a man named Mark. The owner of the searched residence, located at 29 Staples Avenue, also had the same name.

Yet, by June 17, 2022, authorities claimed they were no longer investigating the home located on Staples Avenue. Rather, the investigation switched gears, and authorities began searching the Pawtuxet River in hopes of finding Charlotte.

Still, few other details regarding the investigation into Charlotte’s case have been made public, and her family is ready for justice to be served.

Following her disappearance, they created a Facebook page entitled Help Us Find Charlotte Lester to raise awareness about her case. They also launched a GoFundMe campaign to gather donations for legal fees, a private investigator, reward money, and more.

Charlotte’s family has since hired a private investigator, and according to her brother, Mark Lester, they need justice before they can get closure.

“It’s been very difficult for us. Especially with the children. It’s challenging. One minute, you’re okay. The next minute, you’re a mess. There’s no guidelines or book to deal with this,” he said.

Mark also stated in May 2024 that he believes investigators have a suspect and enough evidence connecting the suspect to Charlotte’s disappearance.

“I think that there’s enough evidence that charges should be filed and that it’s above a reasonable doubt,” he said.