Police searching for missing Michigan mother of two Ashley Elkin are searching a landfill for evidence related to her disappearance. fox 2 detroit This was reported as a police official.
Elkins, 30, of Warren, was last seen on January 2, when she went missing while running errands, texting her family that she was returning from a beauty supply store.
Her ex-boyfriend, DeAndre Howard Booker, 32, was arrested after fleeing to Flint and was charged with lying to police during a violent crime investigation, which carries a sentence of four years in prison, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. It is said that he was
Missing mother of two Ashley Elkins has been missing since January 2nd. Police searched the landfill on Monday as part of their investigation. (Warren Police Department)
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Investigators in yellow suits spent more than six hours searching the Pine Tree Acres Landfill, a Lenox Township landfill located 19 miles away in northern Macomb County, on Monday, The Detroit News reported. did. According to the newspaper, Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin said authorities focused their search on about six to seven acres within the landfill.
He said the search was on the right track and was confident they would find the evidence they were looking for.
Elkin's family says her disappearance is unusual and they haven't heard from anyone since January 2. According to FOX 2, Elkin's phone last rang near her ex-husband's apartment in Roseville.
Last Tuesday, January 7, police found her car in the area of 13 Mile and Little Mac in Roseville, less than four miles from her apartment. That same night, her former apartment was raided and he was arrested the next day.
Police searched several businesses in the area, obtained video, and used digital forensics to locate Elkins. Police also said they seized a trash can from the apartment as part of the investigation.
Elkins and Booker broke up in September after dating for about a year, Elkins' mother told reporters, according to the Macomb Daily.
Deandre Howard Booker, 32, was arrested after fleeing to Flint and charged with lying to police during the investigation into Elkins' disappearance. (Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)
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Maurice Morton, an attorney and Elkins' aunt, told FOX 2 that Booker's suspected family members had something to do with Elkins' disappearance and that police have reason to believe where her body is. Ta.
Booker was arraigned in Roseville District Court on January 9, and the judge set bond at $250,000 in cash and surety only.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a statement that Booker repeatedly lied to police officers from January 4 to January 7 and provided false and misleading information during the investigation into Elkins' disappearance. He said it was provided intentionally.
“Our hearts go out to the families of the missing women during this difficult time,” Lucido said. “Providing false information to law enforcement in cases like this not only hinders investigations, but also causes additional pain and anxiety to loved ones searching for answers. We will continue to ensure that justice is served.” We are committed to pursuing this case and making every effort to resolve this case.” ”
During Booker's arraignment, his attorney said his client is unemployed and is requesting a reasonable bond.
Prosecutors say Booker is accused of plotting to leave Ohio in search of the quickest route to the state. Prosecutors also said his research included what to do while on the run, how to beat a polygraph test, how to delete your Google search history and whether blood can be traced.
The Pine Tree Acres Landfill, pictured in 2019, was searched by investigators on Monday. (Google Maps)
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Prosecutors argued these searches suggested Booker would flee if released on bail. On Thursday, his bond was set at $250,000 cash/surety.
Booker previously served in the U.S. Army, but was given a non-honorable discharge in 2017 as a non-combatant, Fox 2 Detroit reported, citing court documents. The incident came after he was charged the previous year with several crimes while serving time, including theft and possession of a false ID.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Jan. 22 via Zoom, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 29.
