Press Release: Homicide Investigation Unfolds After Missing Hiker Found Dead in Mt. Hood National Forest
PORTLAND, Ore. – Tragic developments have emerged in the case of a missing hiker, Susan "Phoenix" Lane-Fournier, whose body was discovered in Mt. Hood National Forest following a multi-day search. The 61-year-old was reported missing when she did not show up for work last week. Concerned deputies visited her home but found no signs of her whereabouts.
The search intensified after the sighting of her white 1992 Ford F-250 parked along East Salmon River Road, near the Green Canyon Way Trail south of Welches. Authorities conducted extensive searches in the surrounding woods, but initially found no trace of Lane-Fournier or her two dogs, which are also presently unaccounted for.
Investigators later located Lane-Fournier’s body near East Highway 26 and East Miller Road in an unincorporated area. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed her death has been classified as a homicide.
In a shocking turn of events, Michel Fournier, her estranged husband, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. Local reports indicate that the couple had a tumultuous relationship, leading to their estrangement.
As the investigation continues, authorities are focusing on uncovering the circumstances surrounding Lane-Fournier’s death and the fate of her two missing dogs. Community members have expressed their grief and concern over this tragic situation, calling it a painful reminder of the fragility of life.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information regarding the case or Lane-Fournier’s dogs to come forward as they seek justice for her and closure for her loved ones.
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