Lansing police in Michigan confirmed Wednesday night they have found Wynter Cole Smith’s body on Detroit’s east side.
“This is not the outcome anyone hoped for,” LPD Chief Ellery Sosebee said, speaking at Lansing City Hall.
He said the search for Wynter ended around 6:50 p.m. in Detroit near the Coleman A. Young International Airport, and the investigation has become a homicide case as a result of the discovery. He said Lansing police will be working with law enforcement in Detroit and various prosecutors on what the new charges will be.
Sosebee declined to take questions at the conclusion of the two-minute press conference.
“When we have an update we can share with you, we’ll provide it as soon as possible once we know it won’t interfere with the investigation moving forward,” he told media.
He extended condolences to Wynter’s family and thanked the public for support in helping find her. He said a federal search team located her.
“I promise law enforcement will see that the family gets the justice that they so deserve,” he said.
While the search for Wynter is over, Sosebee pleaded for people to come forward with any information regarding the case.
“Please continue to forward any new information, any digital evidence, any witnesses, witness statements or any other pertinent information to the Lansing Police Department or the FBI,” he said.
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