Human remains have been discovered on the property of the husband of Dee Ann Warner, a Michigan woman who has been missing since 2021. The search took place in Lenawee County as part of the investigation into her disappearance, but the remains have not yet been identified. Dee Ann Warner’s family has been notified of the discovery. Dale Warner was charged with open murder and tampering in connection with his wife’s disappearance, to which he pleaded not guilty, with enough evidence for a trial to proceed. Authorities had previously struggled with the case due to the lack of a body.
Dee Ann Warner, a mother of five, ran a trucking and farming business. She was reported missing by her adult children in April 2021 after a business dispute involving her husband and employees. Dale Warner’s arrest was described by her brother as a gut-wrenching time for the family, given that Dale Warner had been close to them for years. The couple had been married for 15 years, and Dee Ann’s brother remains focused on seeking justice for her.
The discovery of the human remains brings new hope for answers in Dee Ann Warner’s disappearance, and more testing and investigation will be required for positive identification. The case highlights the challenges of missing person investigations, especially without a body. Dale Warner’s defense has denied the charges against him, and further developments are expected as the investigation continues.
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