WELCHES, Ore. (KATU) — The body of missing Oregon woman Susan Lane-Fournier was discovered by Highway 26 near Welches Friday morning, a week after she disappeared, officials confirmed Saturday afternoon.
Lane-Fournier, 61, was originally reported missing on Nov. 22. On Nov. 29, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they had found her remains at a location near Highway 26 and East Miller Road around 8:30 a.m.
Deputies attempted to locate Lane-Fournier at her home on Nov. 22 after her employer reported her absence following her failure to show up for a shift.
The following day, a community member spotted her white 1992 Ford F-250 parked along E. Salmon River Road near the trail. Investigators initially believed she was hiking in Mt. Hood National Forest with her two Malinois-mix dogs.
On Nov. 23 a multi-agency search began, with help from volunteers from Clackamas Search and Rescue, Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Emergency Communications, and Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue. The operation involved two trailing K9 teams and over two dozen ground searchers.
On Nov. 27 KATU spoke with Lane-Fournier’s son, Dakota Lane, at the search scene.
“It’s better to assume and not act than assume and act and we’re just trying to remain calm, stoic and hope for the best,” he said.
However, the search was officially canceled that same day.
“Based on weather conditions and the likelihood of survivability, the decision was made to suspend operations after all four volunteer search teams returned from the field,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
On Friday, Nov. 29, Lane-Fournier’s estranged husband Michel was booked into the Clackamas County Jail on second-degree murder charges.
On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said they believe two dogs belonging to Susan Lane-Fournier were found dead. The sheriff’s office is working to confirm the dog’s identities.
Investigators are asking to speak with anyone who may have seen Michel Fournier in the days before Susan’s disappearance or has information about his activity and whereabouts since then.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or by using the online form at www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip. Please reference Case # 24-024698.
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