Tragic Update: Husband Charged with Murder After Missing Oregon Woman Found Dead
A missing woman’s tragic end leads to a shocking arrest in Oregon—now, authorities are piecing together the heart-wrenching details. 🌐 #News #ClackamasCountyOR #Oregon #Crime
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR – A quiet Oregon community is reeling after the discovery of a woman’s body, alongside her two dogs, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of second-degree murder. Michel Fournier, 71, was arrested on Friday, December 2, 2024, after authorities found his wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, dead in the wilderness. Her tragic death has left many searching for answers, as details of the case continue to unfold.
For more background on this story, don’t miss our earlier reporting, when this was still a Missing Persons case: Desperate Search Continues for Missing Woman and Her Dogs in Oregon’s Wilderness
A Tragic Discovery in Oregon’s Wilderness
The body of Susan Lane-Fournier was found on Friday, November 29, near East Highway 26 and East Miller Road, prompting an immediate investigation. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the following day that the cause of death was homicide, following an autopsy conducted by the medical examiner’s office.
Alongside Lane-Fournier’s body, two deceased dogs were found, believed to be her pets. The dogs were later transferred to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, where authorities are working to confirm their ownership.
The Search for Lane-Fournier
Lane-Fournier was reported missing on Friday, November 22, after failing to show up for work. The discovery of her white 1992 Ford F-250 on Saturday, November 23, near East Salmon River Road and the Green Canyon Way Trail further fueled the belief that she had gone hiking in Mt. Hood National Forest with her dogs.
A search and rescue operation ensued, but the search ended in tragedy when her body was found a week later.
Investigation and Arrest of Michel Fournier
Michel Fournier, Lane-Fournier’s husband, was arrested on December 2 and booked into Clackamas County Jail on charges of second-degree murder. Authorities have yet to reveal specific details of the investigation, but reports suggest that the couple was in the midst of a divorce, with Lane-Fournier having filed for divorce just weeks before her disappearance.
Detectives are now seeking information from anyone who may have seen Michel Fournier in the days leading up to and following Lane-Fournier’s disappearance. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward or submit an anonymous tip.
As this heartbreaking case continues to unfold, the community mourns the loss of Susan Lane-Fournier, whose life was cut short under tragic circumstances. In times like these, it’s important to remember that “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating event, and we hold onto the hope that justice will bring some sense of closure to those grieving this loss.
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