Police in Michigan have arrested the husband of a Lenawee County woman who went missing more than two years ago, according to reports.
Michigan State Police announced on November 21 authorities arrested a suspect for the murder of Dee Ann Warner, who was last seen in April of 2021.
Authorities revealed the suspect was her husband, Dale Warner, during his arraignment on Nov. 22. He’s facing charges of murder and tampering with evidence. His bond was set at $20 million and he is due back in court on Nov. 27.
Dale Warner entered a not guilty plea for both charges. Prosecutors allege Dale murdered Dee on or around April 25, 2021. Investigators say her body has yet to be found.
“Working a no body homicide brings on unique challenges. The detectives on this case have done a phenomenal job with the investigation, and working collaboratively with the Lenawee County Prosecutor,” said Detective First Lieutenant Michael Dillon, Commander of the First District Special Investigative Section. “I have the utmost confidence in this case moving forward.”
Earlier this year, investigators dug up the Warner family property looking for clues in Dee’s disappearance in April 2021. An MSP spokesperson said at the time authorities were acting on tips they had received. Dee’s family members said in May there was a house fire in 2021 not long after Dee’s disappearance in the same location investigators searched. Authorities also searched Warner’s property in October 2021 with heavy machinery, drones, and K-9′s, but nothing turned up leading to Warner’s whereabouts.
The arrest comes as her family members sought to have her declared legally dead in court.
Investigators said they will continue to pursue leads and tips pertaining to this investigation. If you have any information, you can contact the MSP Monroe Post at 734-242-3500. You do not have to leave your name.
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