Authorities have confirmed her death as a homicide, and her husband, Michel Fournier, 71, has been arrested on a charge of second-degree murder, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities launched an intensive search operation the next day, deploying over 20 volunteer searchers and Clackamas County Search and Rescue teams to comb the rugged terrain.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy on Saturday and determined the manner of death was homicide, according to the sheriff’s office.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the homicide, the office said in a news release.
Authorities are requesting that anyone with additional information contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 or submit tips online.
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