Remains found in Michigan cornfield may belong to missing woman, authorities say
Human remains found in a central Michigan cornfield may belong to a woman who was reported missing after she visited a hospital patient more than two months ago, according to local authorities.
The remains were found in Gratiot County on May 3.
A farmer in Gratiot County, about 46 miles north of Lansing, was spraying down a cornfield when they found the remains. The body has been taken to Genesee County for an autopsy and positive identification, the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Investigators do not suspect foul play, authorities said.
Remains may belong to woman last seen nearly three months ago
The sheriff’s office said the remains may belong to a woman who went missing after visiting someone at the MyMichigan Medical Center hospital in Alma on Feb. 18, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities have not named the woman publicly and did not immediately respond to questions about the missing woman’s identity this week.
Police also stressed that the woman was not a patient at the hospital. She was visiting a patient, then left, most likely on foot.
According to authorities, this is what has happened so far:
- The woman visited someone at the Alma hospital on Feb. 18, then left the hospital, possibly traveling on foot.
- The woman was reported missing out of Clare County, about 60 miles north of the hospital.
- The remains were found over two months later, on May 3, about 11 miles south of the hospital.
Authorities said those who need more information or have tips can contact the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office at (989) 875-5214.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on Paste BN's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.