Human remains discovered in a central Michigan cornfield may be linked to a woman who went missing after visiting a hospital patient more than two months ago, local officials reported. The remains were found in Gratiot County on May 3 by a farmer who was spraying a cornfield in the area. The body has been transferred to Genesee County for further examination and identification, as per a news release from the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have indicated that foul play is not suspected in this case.
The sheriff’s office has mentioned that the remains are believed to possibly belong to a woman who disappeared after visiting an individual at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma on February 18. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed publicly, and officials have not responded to inquiries about her. It was clarified that the missing woman was not a patient at the hospital but had visited someone there before leaving, likely on foot.
According to the investigation timeline provided, the woman visited the hospital on February 18, left the premises on foot, and was reported missing from Clare County, approximately 60 miles north of the hospital. The discovery of the remains was made over two months later, on May 3, approximately 11 miles south of the hospital. Anyone with information or tips related to this case is encouraged to reach out to the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office at (989) 875-5214.
Saleen Martin, a member of USA TODAY’s NOW team, authored this report. She hails from Norfolk, Virginia. For further inquiries, contact her at sdmartin@usatoday.com. This story was originally featured on USA TODAY: Remains in Michigan cornfield could be missing woman, according to Sheriff’s Office.
