Dee Ann Warner.Photo:Michigan State Police
Michigan State Police
The husband of a Michigan woman who has been missing for nearly two years was arrested Tuesday and charged in connection with her death, authorities said.
On Wednesday, Dale Warner, 53, was arraigned in Lenawee County District Court on a charge of open murder and tampering with evidence, according to apress releasefrom Michigan State Police.
Dee Ann Warner, 52, of Tecumseh, Mich., was reported missing in April 2021. She was last seen at her home in Franklin Township on April 25, 2021 and has had no contact with her family or friends since her disappearance, CrimeStoppers of Lenawee Countysaid in a statement.
Dee Ann Warner.Crimestoppers Lenawee County/ Facebook
Crimestoppers Lenawee County/ Facebook
According toNBC News, Dee Ann was a mother of five who ran a trucking company and a farming business at the time.
While her body has yet to be found, police said they are confident they have the right suspect in custody.
“Working a no-body homicide brings on unique challenges,” Detective First Lieutenant Michael Dillon said in the release. “The detectives on this case have done a phenomenal job with the investigation, and working collaboratively with the Lenawee County Prosecutor. I have the utmost confidence in this case moving forward.”
In an interview withDatelineafter the arrest, Dee Warner’s brother, Gregg Hardy said his sister was married to Dale for 15 years, adding “the pain has not gone away,” NBC News reports.
Dale’s defense attorney, Mary Chartier, toldThe Detroit Newsthat her client is innocent.
Dale Warner.Lenawee County Jail
Lenawee County Jail
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Police said they will continue to pursue leads in the case and are asking the public to contact them with any relevant information.
“With incredible determination, they have pieced together a very difficult case culminating with an arrest,” Captain Steve O’Neill said in the release. “This arrest is another step in our investigation, and we will continue our efforts to bring closure to the family and to find Dee Warner’s remains so that her family can lay her to rest.”
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Michigan State Police Monroe Post at 734-242-3500.
source: people.com
