Michel Fournier, the husband of missing Oregon woman Susan Lane-Fournier, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the discovery of her remains.
The 61-year-old Susan was reported missing on November 22, 2024, after failing to show up to work. She had disappeared alongside her two dogs, and a multi-day search was initiated by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Her white 1992 Ford F-250 truck was found near Welches, Oregon, but the search for her was suspended on November 25 due to weather conditions.
On November 29, 2024, Susan’s body was found about four miles from her truck, and the cause of death was determined to be homicide.
Her remains were identified by the local medical examiner’s office. Her two dogs are still missing.
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Michel Fournier, 71, was arrested after Susan’s body was found, and it has been revealed that she had filed for divorce just weeks before her disappearance.
Susan had sought a divorce from Michel on October 31, citing irreconcilable differences.
A friend of Susan, James Evans, discovered her body while searching the area. He recalled initially mistaking the tarp near her body for trash, only to realize it was a part of her. Evans immediately contacted authorities.
The search for Susan’s dogs continued, as her close friends described her as a kind and experienced hiker, with her dogs serving as her protectors.
Fournier is currently being held without bail, and the investigation is ongoing.