An investigation into the death of a hiker reported missing in Oregon, who was later found by authorities, has resulted in an arrest in connection to the case.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased individual in the Welches area last Friday, Nov. 29. The victim was identified as Susan Lane-Fournier.
The sheriff’s office said she had been missing since Nov. 22, “after failing to arrive at her workplace. ” The next day, someone told authorities that they spotted her car, described as a white 1992 Ford F-250, near Green Canyon Way Trail.
The tip led to a days-long search by the sheriff’s office.
Welches is an unincorporated community about 45 miles from Portland.
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Lane-Fournier’s husband faces charges
After Lane-Fournier’s body was found, officials conducted an autopsy and determined the manner of death as homicide.
On Saturday, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 71-year-old Michel Fournier, who was charged with second-degree murder.
Michel is reportedly the victim’s husband.
“Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen Michel Fournier in the days before her disappearance or who has information about his activity and whereabouts since then,” the sheriff’s office said.
Victims’s dogs found deceased
According to KETV, Lane-Fournier was reported to be hiking with her two dogs. Officials were also working to locate the animals during the search.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office found the dogs believed to be Lane-Fournier’s over the weekend.
“The dogs have been transferred to the custody of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, where investigators are working to confirm their identities,” the press release stated.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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