Found Deceased MI - Kelly McWhirter 60 (husband Steven Higgins 57, shot himself), foul play suspected, veh of int 2009 dk gry Ford F-150, Flushing, Oct 2023

[caradana]

Bondfire. Grizzly. Experts in a range of fields, including linguistic forensic analysis, are going to go to town on this case.

 

[Unsolved]

Did she know about his history I wonder?

I dunno, but thought it was strange that she would be with him after the article in post #3 mentions that “Kelly is a beautiful soul,” Swanson said. She is a recording secretary for the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and is a former secretary of the sheriff’s office."

Working for the sheriff's office she would have surely had contacts that might have been able to help her look into his history. Though it could be that he was on his best behavior with her (until he wasn't) and she didn't suspect anything (until it was too late).

 

[Knox]

I hope that, by publishing this letter, LE hasn't inadvertently put the writer at risk.

JMO

Do you think her husband had an accomplice? Trying to think how the tipster could be at risk if he's dead? Wouldn't it be a bummer if that tip was from a physic? But the last sentence sounds like a person who actually saw a vehicle.

 

[azure]

Bondfire. Grizzly. Experts in a range of fields, including linguistic forensic analysis, are going to go to town on this case.

OT but I keep seeing the word "grizzly" used in place of the word "grisly" in articles about crime and it's infuriating.

 

[Knox]

Do you think her husband had an accomplice? Trying to think how the tipster could be at risk if he's dead? Wouldn't it be a bummer if that tip was from a physic? But the last sentence sounds like a person who actually saw a vehicle.

Psychic, lol. Long day

 

[Knox]

Map link. Melcher dead ends at - is that a residence?

Melcher Road to Ryan Road

www.google.com

 

[nao]

Moo...I sure some people have checked out area, since tip is public, even if the police haven't...moo

 

[LadyL]

This article has a copy of the tip - JMO for some reason I think it was written by a female (maybe the way some of the "E"'s look?):

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Sheriff searching for person who sent anonymous tip in search for Flushing woman’s body

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is searching for the person who submitted an anonymous tip in the search for Kelly McWhirter’s body.

www.wnem.com

interesting switching between small and capital letters throughout and yes, the capital E's will be easy to match to author if necessary

 

[LadyL]

Moo...I sure some people have checked out area, since tip is public, even if the police haven't...moo

hopefully the cops got there first

 

[imstilla.grandma]

He still wants to speak with the person who left the tip to see whether they can provide any additional information. Swanson said the tipster is not in trouble and investigators just want to see if they can fill in any more gaps.

"Clearly somebody knew something," he said.

Search for Kelly McWhirter comes up empty into third week

Investigators are looking for a tipster who provided detailed information about a location where McWhirter's body may have been dumped.

www.abc12.com

 

[Knox]

Moo...I sure some people have checked out area, since tip is public, even if the police haven't...moo

The tip correctly stated that a wheelbarrow and other features could be found near an area where the dirt was disturbed. Swanson said a Michigan State Police cadaver dog did not locate any human remains, however.

Swanson said investigators no longer believe Higgins dumped McWhirter's body in the Detroit area or in Ohio. They are focusing their search in the Montrose and Prescott areas.

Search for Kelly McWhirter comes up empty into third week

Investigators are looking for a tipster who provided detailed information about a location where McWhirter's body may have been dumped.

www.abc12.com

 

[tarabull]

OT but I keep seeing the word "grizzly" used in place of the word "grisly" in articles about crime and it's infuriating.

Also OT but I'm relating, I have a similar feeling seeing "irregardless" (which is NOT a word BTW) used in place of "regardless"...I'd rather see "anyhoo" than IRREGARDLESS....lol KWIM ha.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

But regardless, where is Kelly!?!??!?!?!

 

[NoSpoonFeeding]

interesting switching between small and capital letters throughout and yes, the capital E's will be easy to match to author if necessary

If a person has not been required to print in full-block style for reports or forms, where they will get corrected, they will almost always mix upper and lower case letters. I think the writer of the tip can write cursive but either thought it would be difficult to read (messy) or didn't want anyone to recognize their handwriting. They probably never wrote enough while young to develop consistent lifelong writing habits, as many of our parents and grandparents did.

 

[asmi106082]

Also OT but I'm relating, I have a similar feeling seeing "irregardless" (which is NOT a word BTW) used in place of "regardless"...I'd rather see "anyhoo" than IRREGARDLESS....lol KWIM ha.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

But regardless, where is Kelly!?!??!?!?!

I get annoyed when I see people use lead and plead like it’s past tense. Led and pled. lol

 

[Megnut]

The tip correctly stated that a wheelbarrow and other features could be found near an area where the dirt was disturbed. Swanson said a Michigan State Police cadaver dog did not locate any human remains, however.

Swanson said investigators no longer believe Higgins dumped McWhirter's body in the Detroit area or in Ohio. They are focusing their search in the Montrose and Prescott areas.

Search for Kelly McWhirter comes up empty into third week

Investigators are looking for a tipster who provided detailed information about a location where McWhirter's body may have been dumped.

www.abc12.com

I wonder if there'll be evidence that a body had been there, but since moved.

Is the letter the work of a perp, toying with LE? Or someone close to the perp who overheard those details? Drunk confession sort of thing.

Peculiar to say the least.

Jmo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

'Like the greatest search party ever': Sheriff asks Michigan deer hunters to look for signs of Kelly McWhirter's body on opening day

As deer season begins next week in Michigan, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is hoping hunters will be able to help in the search for Kelly McWhirter.

www.audacy.com

(WWJ) – As deer season begins next week in Michigan, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is hoping hunters will be able to help in the search for Kelly McWhirter.

Police believe McWhirter, 60, was killed by her husband, 57-year-old Steven Higgins, who fatally shot himself in the head when confronted by police on Oct. 18 at a home in Montrose in the days after her disappearance.

With an investigation that spans from Ohio to Ogemaw County in Northern Michigan, Swanson said investigators have spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours, putting together the pieces in an effort to find McWhirter’s body.

In a press conference Wednesday Swanson called on deer hunters across the state, especially in Ogemaw County, near Prescott, where Higgins is believed to have visited not long after the murder...

 

[Watchingtime]

It looks as though Kelly may have been found.

Body discovered by hunter in St. Charles area may be missing Flushing woman - NewsBreak

FLUSHING, MI -- A hunter in the St. Charles area of Saginaw County has discovered what police...

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Edit by me to correct name spelling.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Body of missing Genesee Co. woman may have been found, police say

Kelly McWhirter, 60, of Flushing, had been missing since Oct. 14, officials said.

www.detroitnews.com

The body of a Flushing woman missing since Oct. 14 may have been found, officials announced Wednesday.

They said what they believe are the remains of Kelly McWhirter, 60, were located near Ryan and Sharon roads in St. Charles in Saginaw County.

"There is still more work to be done, DNA and dental records," Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson said Wednesday. "We are working hard to confirm that identity."...

 

[tarabull]

Hunting dog finds remains that may be missing woman killed by husband, MI cops say​