"So it was easy to locate, there were several spots on the property like that, so we narrowed our search to those and thats where we found the body. Brynn Bills has been missing since August, and the remains found this week were linked through tattoos on the body after it was recovered in Alpena Township on Tuesday, Michigan State Police said. If you would like to donate, click here for the GoFundMe page. Brynn Bills, Abby Hill investigation: What we know so far Wirgau worked in the repair shop of the same towing company where his alleged victim in the hijacking case worked. Investigators are still waiting for toxicology and autopsy reports in the Bills case, according to Special Lt. Derrick Carroll. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). pic.twitter.com/b0Fvdh4m37. He also has pleaded guilty previously to delivering marijuana. Police refuse to comment. Julie Riddle can be reached at 989-358-5693, jriddle@thealpenanews.com or on Twitter @jriddleX. The body of a teen who had been missing for several weeks has been found, law enforcement officials say. The cause of death is pending both an autopsy and pathology tests. We are still actively seeking any information on what has transpired and we are not exactly sure of the cause of her death. "Today we are no longer investigating Brynn Bills as a missing person," Grimshaw said. She said she may have been too trusting. State police are calling the death suspicious at this point as part of a criminal investigation. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. If police positively identify the newly found body as Hill, many unanswered questions remain. He says he's living in hiding after receiving death threats. Bills, 18, who had been reported missing since early August, was found deceased in the backyard area of a home in Alpena on Tuesday. Troopers said Hill is wanted on two felony warrants stemming from a Sept. 21 incident in which she is one of three accused of unlawful imprisonment and illegal possession of a firearm, according to court records. Advertisement According to Michigan State Police, the case is now being investigated as a suspicious death. ALPENA, Mich. - Michigan State Police announced Wednesday afternoon that . Till the writing of this article, $4,768 had been raised of $10,000 goal. Kinseys attorney said both sides need more time to determine how many days jail credit Kinsey has earned before going forward with sentencing. He made eight starts at the position in 2018 (11 catches, 124 yards) before switching to defensive end for the Monarchs. Nor have police. "Unfortunately, we are now investigating her as a suspicious death." The cause of death has yet to be determined. Bills was reported missing in late August. A GoFundMe has been set up for funeral and memorial expenses for Bills. Kemp Signs Bill to Create Cold Case Unit | Daily Report Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Bills had been missing since August, and her father, Guane, put out a $20,000 reward for information that could lead to his daughter's whereabouts. News Photo by Julie Riddle Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Its not clear from court records whether Wirgau, Hill or Srebnik knew their alleged victim, and police would add no further details, according to reporting by the Alpena News. Michigan State Police dig near a home in Alpena Township in the search for missing teen Brynn Bills on Sept. 28, 2021, Michigan State Police announced Wednesday afternoon that human remains found buried near a home in Alpena Township are believed to belong to Brynn Bills based on tattoos on the body. Court. I love u b. The family filed a missing persons report with the Alpena Police Department on Aug. 17 after they became concerned when she did not respond to messages about her 18th birthday. (#justiceforbrynn).". Bills, 18, had been missing since early August. Police search woods amid investigation into suspicious death of - mlive Grimshaw said they would be able to find the identity of the tipster. DERAILMENT: One railcar in the Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Chemic alum among NU's top hitters, outfielders, Mid-Michigan police officer accused of defrauding Meijer of $10K, Crime log: Harassment complaints made by township residents. She was Facebook friends with Brynn Bills, who disappeared in August shortly before she would have turned 18. Wirgau is currently being held without bond in the Alpena County Jail on charges related to an incident that occurred earlier this week. Wirgau is listed as a sex offender dating back to a 2009 conviction for Criminal Sex Conduct. An autopsy is scheduled for today, Oct. 18, to determine the cause of death. "This bipartisan bill will add effective new sanctions to target the illicit fentanyl supply chain, from China through Mexico, to help stop increasingly dangerous forms of this drug before they ever reach our communities," Brown said. Wirgau then handed the driver a baggie the driver said contained cocaine and then Srebnik handed the driver a $100 bill through the passenger-side window and told him to tell a female acquaintance he loved her, and demanded the driver leave. Her cause of death was pending the results of an autopsy. Following the discovery, many have took to social media to offer their condolences. Michigan man linked to Brynn Bills suspicious death is eligible for CHARGES POSSIBLE Police this fall found the bodies of two women Brynn Bills, 17, and Abby Hill, 31 in separate searches in Alpena Township. It was announced by the Michigan State Police on September 29, 2021, that they had found her body and are now conducing a suspicious death investigation. The following month, she posted a note about how she is hurt about feeling forced to act tough face. The only thing that comes to my head is trusting the wrong people, said Eaves who met Bills about two years ago. Im physically sick. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He vowed to keep fighting to find answers. Following an unrelated incident that took place earlier this week, Mr Wirgau was already in custody on charges of unlawful imprisonment and felonious assault. The bills would ban the public release of autopsy reports for minors killed by domestic violence - and also ban release of photographs, audio or video, such as police body camera recordings or . Both face several charges related to the alleged hijacking. An autopsy will attempt to establish the cause of death. Like she went ghost after the third., The family of Bills updated her GoFundMe on Wednesday, noting that this was not what we hoped for.. There isn't a wealth of information known about Bills. Im SOOO sorry for your lossmy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family". Little else is known about what allegedly happened that night. Police found her body Sept. 28 on property on Naylor Road in Alpena Township. He has an attorney.. The men were sentenced last week in a separate case involving a gun crime, AP reports. 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Oct. 1, 2021: Police conduct an interview at the Alpena Post. How to reverse Diabetes Belly fat: The removal of Diabetes Thousands gather for 37th Freeland Walleye Festival despite rain, clouds, Mancino's GM accused of embezzling over $100,000, Michigan AG sues Bay Co. contractor who allegedly drained wetland, Larkin Township greenhouse to reopen as Rooted by Keits on Friday. An autopsy and toxicology report is pending. In October, Kinsey pleaded guilty to lying to a police officer after the Attorney Generals Office said he gave false testimony about where he picked up Srebnik and Wirgau on an unspecified date. This is a carousel. On the same day, according to court documents and separate police records obtained by The News, police arrested Abby Hill on an outstanding warrant and Brad Srebnik for illegal possession of brass knuckles. A family member confirmed to UpNorthLive News that the missing Hill was one of the last people to see Brynn Bills before she disappeared and was ultimately found dead. Bills disappeared on Aug. 1 when her family last had contact with her. Though obscuring most details on their heavily redacted pages, the police reports especially an affidavit requesting a search warrant on Kinseys phone provide a partial timeline of police investigations: Aug. 2, 2021: A man related to the investigation returns home from the Lansing area. The remains of the missing 18-year-old woman Brynn Bills are believed to have been found in a shallow grave with "fresh dirt" outside a home in Michigan, police have said. Kinsey Michigan State Police Reports by Julie Riddle on Scribd, Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. In addition to the guns, Hill and Srebnik allegedly carried a big black bag onto the tow truck. The last time anyone saw or heard from the 18-year-old was onAugust 1, 2021, according to a GoFundMe that has been set up. Since the investigation was ongoing, further information wasnt immediately available. Investigators are still waiting for toxicology and autopsy reports in the Bills case, according to Special Lt. Derrick Carroll. We got matching tattoos a week into knowing each other for whatever reason but Im glad we did. She realizes the importance of representation for all people in storytelling and values the field because of its commitment to uncovering truth. The body of 18-year-old Brynn Bills. The remains were transported to Western Michigan University for an autopsy. Today we are no longer investigating Brynn Bills as a missing person, Grimshaw said. Several entries in the police reports are undated, but detail the following: The report references police receipt of several tips. The remains of Brynn Bills, 18, of Alpena, who was reported missing in early August, were . Other police reports say a neighbor of Srebniks parents reported sighting two men, whom police later identified as Wirgau and Srebnik, on a trail cam in the woods near Srebniks parents house. * Sept. 27: Police arrest Wirgau on charges related to the alleged hijacking. U never let me down. Unfortunately, we are now investigating her as a suspicious death.. "Human remains were found buried on the property they were believed to be Brynn Bills based on tattoos located on the deceased body," said Michigan State Police First Lt John Grimshaw during an appearance before reporters. "To find the patch of dirt, it was pretty evident, so it didnt take long to see the locations of interest to us to look, (but) it took us a long time to find the remains and to get her out of there.. Nicole Alexander has been the executive director of Our Brother's Keeper for the last two years. On Dec. 22, police turned their investigation over to Muszynski for review for possible charges, but would not say who might be charged or with what. They Died Too Young: Teen Victims of Homicide, Operating on a tip, the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant on a property in rural Alpena Township on Tuesday morning, where they discovered human remains believed to be that of Brynn Bills, 18, a Michigan State Police. All three exited the truck when it reached its destination. Missing 18-year-old Alpena woman found dead, buried - Audacy my hearts breaking. Investigators say 17-year-old Brynn Bills of Mio was found in one of the suspect's yards in Alpena Township last September. It took us a long time to find the remains and to get her out of there, he added. All I know is that she was friends with with someone who was close with him, she said referring to Joshua Jay Wirgau who has been identified by MSP as a person of interest in the case. Investigators are still waiting for toxicology and autopsy reports in the Bills case, according to Special Lt. Derrick Carroll. They released her the next day, as is typical in such cases. * Oct. 15: Police find a body they believe to be Hill in a wooded area in Alpena Township. No arrests have been made in either case. The discovery of her body, identified by tattoos, transitioned the case from a missing person to a suspicious death; she had been missing since early August. Late the same day, someone turned himself in to the State Police-Alpena Post, according to the redacted report. Brynn Bills: Body of missing woman, 18, believed to have been found in
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