Found Deceased MN - Michelle Mae, 35, Outing, 2 Oct 2019 *arrest*

[Dre]

I’m in the twin cities where it’s cold, woke up to see it snowing outside and immediately thought of Michelle and worried even more since Outing is further north. It’s been extremely rainy for daaays up until this point, I’m not thinking she would be alive in the wilderness without some really well prepared gear... hopefully she ditched her car and ran off with someone..

 

[TatianaBarbie]

Not much information on her current life circumstances? Last seen, SO or boyfriend? A post on her page back in August says she is contracted to do work at four Dollar General stores, a few others talk about working at a bar. Looks like she has kids that need thier Mama back. Hopefully more information is made available.

There was another MP case in Cass County that I followed, but the name is escaping me at the moment. Anyone else remember, it was pretty high profile IIRC?

On her FB page (previously linked by PommyMommy), this is all that Michelle said her job was:

Her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.mae.7547
The August post (the only post in August) that @Knox referred to: Michelle Mae

"I have four Dollar General stores that I do the resets on for a company called Driveline but I really do miss everybody"

Michelle made no mention of any other job.

 

[TristanP]

It was described as a rural area which, of course, doesn't necessarily mean "woods," but it's possible.

Standard procedure would warrant a search of the area where the vehicle was found and we haven't heard about that either.

Someone needs to wake up the media in MN! MOO

With a history of drug use/charges, media won’t be interested. Just another junkie to them. Sigh.

 

[Knox]

On her FB page (previously linked by PommyMommy), this is all that Michelle said her job was:

Her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.mae.7547
The August post (the only post in August) that @Knox referred to: Michelle Mae

"I have four Dollar General stores that I do the resets on for a company called Driveline but I really do miss everybody"

Michelle made no mention of any other job.

Let me clear that up for you. On the CCSO FB post, a person who knows her made the comment about working at Grannys/Pickled Loon. I did not mean to imply Michelle stated it, thanks.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I believe this is an older facebook account of hers. I’m seeing nothing new on her or the search.
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[Kayrbear89]

I live very close to Aitkin County, there are so many mine pits and stuff around here, I haven't heard of this case as of yet. I heard about this site on the "Crime Junkie" Podcast, figured i would check this site out and seeing this now, hits SUPER close to home, since I'm only about 20 minutes from Aitkin, does anyone know where I can read more about this case?

 

[Kayrbear89]

I've looked a bit further into this and remember seeing her photo on our Brainerd MN community page, I just wonder why we don't see things like this more on the news. I live in a very wooded area somewhat near Aitkin County, about 20-30 minutes tops, and I only am able to get one local news channel which this case has never been on the news as far as i know or have seen. I don't understand why people who are missing in the state you live in don't always hit the news, doesn't it seem like bringing the publics attention to these types of thing would be a good idea? Also listening to all the podcasts that i have started listening to makes it even worse by people who do bad things that cross state borders and then makes everything even more complicated. But why can't news/media outlets, even if its sending a simple facebook article or twitter or whatever article out that this person is missing and needs the public to help. I just don't understand why. It drives me up a wall.

 

[Dre]

Hi @Kayrbear89, welcome to Websleuths! So glad you’re here and hope you stick around.
I’m also from MN! Been to Aitkin county before.. and really worried about this woman. Maybe LE have been working this and investigating something behind the scenes... but I agree with you as far as missing persons (in general) never getting enough coverage.. and especially in an age where there is news coverage and updates online 24/7 it’s so sad missing people aren’t more of a priority.. I would be so happy for part of my taxes to pay for more officers dedicated specifically to missing and endangered folks..

 

[TruckersWife]

Foul play is believed to be involved in the disappearance of an Outing woman.

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida said Monday, Oct. 14, that authorities continue to search for 35-year-old Michelle Mae. Mae was reported missing after her family had no contact with her since Oct. 3.

Guida would not comment further on the case, including why the sheriff’s office believes foul play is involved in Mae’s disappearance, citing the ongoing investigation. However, Guida encouraged anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the sheriff’s office at 218-927-2138 or dial 911.

Last week, the sheriff’s office urged area hunters to keep watch for the missing woman.

Mae is described as Caucasian with green eyes, dark-rimmed glasses and short, dark hair. She is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and has several tattoos on her forearms.

The sheriff’s office found Mae’s missing 2004 Jeep Liberty Oct. 4 in Aitkin County near Swatara, southwest of Hill City.

Outing is located about an hour north of Brainerd.




Sheriff suspects foul play in case of missing Outing woman | Duluth News Tribune

 

[Dre]

Crap! I was hoping that it wasn’t heading towards this but the silence had me worried. I wonder if this has anything to do with the father of her children.... sigh

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

They are pretty certain what happened to her. They must have little snipets of clues, just not a whole picture. I do wonder if they are waiting for her body to show up, so they can collect further evidence.
It is so very sad. Her kids need her home.

 

[Darling136]

Unfortunately seems her body is found

Body believed to be missing Outing woman located in Aitkin County

 

[JerseyGirl]

Body found in northern Minnesota believed to be that of missing woman

The 35-year-old has been missing for almost two weeks.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesot...innesota-believed-to-be-that-of-missing-woman

 

[Dre]

Minnesota bureau of criminal apprehension is working the case and he body was found approx 17 miles away from outing (where her car was found) so I hope soon there will be news of a poi/suspect/arrest?

 

[PommyMommy]

Unfortunately seems her body is found

Body believed to be missing Outing woman located in Aitkin County

Darn it. Prayers for her family and loved ones.

Noting:

• The body was located on private property near Swatara.
• The body has been sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy and formal identification.

 

[Stina]

As a Minnesotan, I am extremely disappointed in the lack of media coverage with this case. The public is the most helpful resource, but we can't do much if we don't have any information. So sad it ended like this. God bless.

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

The body was located on private property near Swatara.

BBM. I find this very interesting.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 15, 2019
Authorities locate body believed to be missing Minnesota woman | Duluth News Tribune

• Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida said authorities found the body about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
• The body was found in “an area of interest,” but he declined to disclose the location.
• Michelle's missing Jeep was located Oct. 4 in Aitkin County near Swatara.
• Guida previously said foul play was suspected in Mae’s disappearance.
• On Tuesday he declined to comment further on the case, including whether a suspect or suspects have been identified.
• However, as the investigation continues, Guida said he would release the details to the public about the case.

 

[iulia]

Death of Outing woman likely a homicide

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner, which conducted the autopsy, has ruled Mae’s death is likely a homicide. Officials are still waiting for toxicology test results.

 

[Rural_PC]

ARREST

UPDATE: 1 arrested in Aitkin County homicide investigation