MI MI - Ashley Elkins, 30, Warren, 2 Jan 2025 *the last location of her phone was in Roseville* *Arrest*

[PommyMommy]

JAN 14, 2025

'I'm confident': Ashley Elkins search continues in Macomb County landfill

Police are on day two of the search for Warren mother in a Metro Detroit landfill, after she went missing at the beginning of January.

www.fox2detroit.com

"We’re getting close, like I said, a lot of movement today. The search went very smooth today, worked out a lot of kinks yesterday," said Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin. "We got 43 officers walking across it right now."

Booker is due back in court for a probable cause conference on Jan. 22 before a preliminary exam on Jan. 29.

'We're a little nervous': Ashley Elkins search leads police to Macomb County landfill

Authorities are expected to continue searching a landfill Tuesday as they seek any sign of missing Ashley Elkins.

www.fox2detroit.com

According to information presented in court, Booker is currently unemployed.

Booker previously served in the United States Army but was removed from the military with a less than honorable discharge after going AWOL in 2017. This happened after he was charged the year before with several crimes while serving, including larceny and possessing fake identification documents.

 

[Caring1]

Ashley’s case was either modified today or made public.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 15, 2025

Social media rumor claiming body of Ashley Elkins was found is false

A social media post claiming the body of a missing Warren woman was recovered is false.

www.clickondetroit.com

The rumor started circulating Wednesday (Jan. 15) night following a post from a police scanner page, but police and family say it’s not true. The search is expected to continue on Thursday.

Ashley Elkins landfill search: Police remain optimistic of finding remains after three days

Police in Macomb County are still searching for the remains of Ashley Elkins in a Lenox Township landfill.

www.fox2detroit.com

Despite the challenge, Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin said on Tuesday that he believed officers were in the right spot.

"I’m confident we got a good area the waste management coordinated a good area that we’re looking," Berlin said.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 15, 2025

Macomb County landfill investigation continues in Ashley Elkins case

Officials expect to make a decision soon on whether additional charges will be filed in the case of Ashley Elkins.

www.cbsnews.com

On Wednesday morning, Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said the Michigan State Police crime lab is analyzing cell phone data, along with evidence that has been tracked so far in the case.

"You don't need a body to charge if you have enough tangible physical evidence," Lucido said. "I'm confident that by the end of this week, we'll have enough to make a decision either way."

Macomb County prosecutor expected to make announcement on missing mom case this week

Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor, a retired law enforcer, said Tuesday night he believes “there is enough evidence” for the county prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant for the prime suspe…

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Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor, a retired law enforcer, said Tuesday night he believes "there is enough evidence" for the county prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant for the prime suspect in the case

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Search for Ashley Elkins in Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end

A week-long search at a Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end at some point on Friday.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[tlcya]

A week-long search at a Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end at some point on Friday.
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Police confirmed the search will start again Friday morning. They are confident they will find something soon.
Search for Ashley Elkins in Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end

well that is not confusing at all. search will end sometime on Friday, and yet searching will start again that morning?

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 17, 2025

Day five of landfill search concludes for missing Warren mom Ashley Elkins

It's been 15 days now since Ashley Elkins disappearance, and five days since investigators started searching Pine Tree Acres landfill.

www.wxyz.com

"Well, we got some objects we are taking back for processing. We're not sure if they're related to the case or not," he said Wednesday.

7 News Detroit spoke with Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido multiple times this week. He said testing those undisclosed objects found at the landfill takes time. Lucido said there are also items at Elkins' ex-boyfriend's apartment that investigators are testing.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 17, 2025

Everything we know about week-long search for Ashley Elkins at Macomb County landfill

Police continued to search a Macomb County landfill on Friday as they await test results on what they call "lookalike items" to determine if they are connected to the case.

www.clickondetroit.com

At this point, it’s not clear if the search at the Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox Township will end Friday (Jan. 17) or continue.

Police recovered what they call “lookalike items” on Wednesday that could belong to Ashley, although lab testing is necessary to verify if it is evidence in this case.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 20, 2025

Authorities end search for the remains of missing mother in Macomb landfill

A statement issued on behalf of the victim’s family said: “”though we are disappointed in the results, we are appreciative of the efforts” of the search team

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Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin said a search party scoured a “very large area” of the nearly-700 acre Pine Tree Acres landfill in Lenox Township. The search was based on data supplied by Waste Management, which manages the trash dump on 29 Mile Road, Berlin added.

Berlin said the team worked through this past weekend “attempting to bring closure for the family.” Every officer participating in the search had volunteered to help despite the bitterly cold temperatures and faulty terrain of the dump.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 20, 2025

Search for Ashley Elkins at Macomb County landfill called off

The search for a missing mother of two at a Lenox Township landfill has ended.

www.clickondetroit.com

"The family has learned from Roseville police that their search for Ashley’s remains at the landfill has concluded without success. Though we are disappointed in the results, we are appreciative of the efforts of more than 50 law enforcement officials and volunteers. We are requesting privacy at this time as we await a charging decision by the Macomb County Prosecutors office. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support.”

Police end Macomb County landfill search for missing Warren woman

Ashley Elkins, 30, was last seen leaving her home on Jan. 2 in a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.

www.cbsnews.com

Earlier this month, police said that there is a "strong possibility" that foul play is involved in this case and that it most likely occurred at the Hampton Court Apartments and that "significant evidence, including forensics," was recovered at the apartment complex.

Family: Roseville police end search at landfill for missing Warren mom 'without success'

The family of a missing Warren mother says Roseville police have ended the search for her body at a Lenox Township landfill without success.

www.wxyz.com

Her ex-boyfriend, De'andre Booker, is in jail for allegedly lying to police and until any evidence surfaces that proves he's behind her disappearance or presumed murder, Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said all his office can do is wait.

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

Thinking of Ashley's family tonight. I hope they get the answers they need soon.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Missing Warren woman's family says search at landfill has 'concluded without success'

Law enforcement had been searching for Ashley Elkins' body at the landfill since Jan. 13.

www.detroitnews.com

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 21, 2025

Ashley Elkin's family hopes for murder charges as landfill search ends

Police are still investigating the disappearance of Ashley Elkins after a days-long search for her body at a landfill came up short.

www.wxyz.com

"Now we're calling on the prosecutor's office to get the murder charges levied against DeAndre Booker. It's our understanding that there is still plenty of evidence in the case, so we're looking forward to those charges coming hopefully soon. Hopefully, this week,” Morton said.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Judge denies bond reduction request for Ashley Elkins' ex-boyfriend

A judge has denied the request to reduce the bond for the ex-boyfriend of Ashley Elkins, a Macomb County mother of two who went missing on Jan. 2, 2025.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 22, 2025

Judge denies bond reduction request for ex-boyfriend in case of missing Warren woman

Ashley Elkins, 30, was last seen leaving her home on Jan. 2 and has not been found.

www.cbsnews.com

"I find it insulting that Mr. Lang would indicate that this is a small charge. I believe the family of Ms. Elkins, the missing woman, would think that someone lying to the police on her whereabouts is more than a serious charge," said Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Carmen DeFranco.

The judge decided to keep the bond as is, saying the evidence against Booker is compelling.

Ashley Elkins disappearance: Judge denies lower bond for ex-boyfriend

A judge acknowledged that the bond isn't typical for a charge of lying to police but declined to lower it because of evidence, including the suspect's search history.

www.fox2detroit.com

Judge Joseph Boedeker said that bond was high for the charge, but also noted that the court, including the judge who originally set the $250,000 bond, is cognizant of the facts of the case. Because of this, he declined the request to amend the bond.

Booker will be back in court on Feb. 5 for a probable cause conference and Feb. 26 for a preliminary exam.

 

[bluestsocks]

JAN 21, 2025

Ashley Elkin's family hopes for murder charges as landfill search ends

Police are still investigating the disappearance of Ashley Elkins after a days-long search for her body at a landfill came up short.

www.wxyz.com

"Now we're calling on the prosecutor's office to get the murder charges levied against DeAndre Booker. It's our understanding that there is still plenty of evidence in the case, so we're looking forward to those charges coming hopefully soon. Hopefully, this week,” Morton said.

I understand the family’s urgency, but given that he’s sitting in jail on $250,000 bond on a lesser charge right now, I think law enforcement and the DAs office should take the time they need to ensure they have the strongest case possible. They can always reassess if he makes bail or if bond eventually ends up being lowered for some reason.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 24, 2025

Ashley Elkins search: Family opens GoFundMe as police search concludes

Family members of a missing Warren mother are not giving up after officials concluded their search in a landfill.

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On Saturday a candlelight vigil will be held for Elkins. The vigil will be held where Elkins was last seen, which was her ex-boyfriend’s apartment complex, located at 26069 Pinehurst in Roseville.

Meanwhile, a [FUNDRAISER] has been set up for Ashley Elkins’ two young sons.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Vigil held for missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins

A vigil was held Saturday evening for the missing Warren mother Ashley Elkins.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

'We love you, Ashley': Missing Warren mother honored at candlelight vigil

Vigil-goers remember, call for justice for Ashley Elkins, a 30-year-old Warren resident reported missing Jan. 3.

www.detroitnews.com

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 27, 2025

'Is Mom Coming?' Weeks After Mich. Mom Vanished, Her 7-Year-Old Son 'Doesn't Understand' Why She's Not Home (Exclusive)

Ashley Elkins, 30, has been missing for nearly a month. Her ex-boyfriend has been arrested on allegations he lied to police.

people.com

Now, nearly four weeks since her disappearance, Elkins' younger son still doesn't understand why she isn't home.

"He's still asking for her," Elkins' mother Monika Elkins tells PEOPLE. "[We] came back from the vigil, he [said] 'Is mom coming out? Is she, is she gonna call?'

Her older son, who is 10, is having difficulty processing her disappearance.

"He cries every day. He has nightmares," Morton says. "It's been very difficult for both of them in different ways."