FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Investigators have discovered human remains during a search of property in southeastern Michigan that belongs to a man whose wife disappeared more than three years ago and is presumed dead.
Dee Warner’s family reported her missing in April of 2021. Her husband, Dale John Warner, 56, was charged in November with open murder and tampering with evidence in her disappearance. He has pleaded not guilty.
Michigan State Police said in a statement Sunday that they recently searched Dale Warner’s property in Lenawee County and found human remains.
“The remains are currently in the process of being recovered and there will be a great deal of work and testing completed before positive identification is made,” the agency said in a social media post. “The family of Dee Warner has been contacted and advised of the findings. This continues to be an ongoing investigation.”
Family members told WTVG-TV and WTOL-TV that the remains were found Friday in a sealed, empty tank meant for anhydrous ammonia, which is used as fertilizer for crops.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
Dee Warner was 52 when she was last seen the morning of April 25, 2021, on a road in Franklin Township, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) southwest of Detroit. Since then, she has had no contact with her family or friends.
Dale Warner remains held in the Lenawee County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 4 for a pretrial hearing.
“We believe that a fair and objective review of the evidence — or more precisely the lack of evidence in this case — will show that Mr. Warner did not kill his wife,” his attorney, Mary Chartier, told The Associated Press when he was charged in November.
In a shocking turn of events, human remains have been discovered on the property of a man whose wife has been missing for several weeks in Michigan. The discovery was made during a search conducted by authorities in an effort to locate the missing woman.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, was reported missing by her family after she failed to return home from a shopping trip. Her husband, who has also not been identified, initially claimed that she had left him and taken off with another man. However, as the investigation progressed, inconsistencies in his story began to emerge.
During a search of the couple’s property, authorities stumbled upon a shallow grave containing human remains. While the remains have not yet been positively identified, they are believed to be those of the missing woman. The husband has since been taken into custody for questioning and is considered a person of interest in the case.
The discovery of human remains on the husband’s property has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many wondering what could have led to such a tragic outcome. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this grim discovery.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior or concerns to authorities. It also highlights the need for thorough and diligent police work in cases of missing persons. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the missing woman during this difficult time.
