Authorities in Northern Michigan have confirmed that a woman who was reported missing earlier this month has been found dead. The body of 41-year-old Kymberlee Rogers was discovered on private property in Mancelona, a small town in Antrim County, according to a report released Wednesday by UpNorthLive.
Rogers was last seen on June 5, prompting a multi-day search by local law enforcement and concerned community members. Her disappearance quickly became a source of widespread concern across Antrim County, as loved ones pleaded for information and authorities launched an active investigation.
On Wednesday, the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development: a suspect has been arrested in connection with Rogers’ death. Officials have not yet named the suspect, nor have they revealed the nature of the relationship between the individual and Rogers. The charges the suspect may face are also being withheld at this time, pending further investigation.
An autopsy is being conducted to determine the exact cause and manner of Rogers’ death. Authorities have not confirmed whether she died at the location where her body was found or if she was moved there later. Because the case remains active and sensitive, investigators are being cautious about the details they share publicly.
The news has deeply shaken residents of Mancelona and the surrounding communities. Many who followed the search for Rogers were heartbroken to learn of the tragic outcome. Tributes and condolences have been pouring in online, with many expressing sympathy for her family and outrage over her untimely death.
While the sheriff’s office has not identified an ongoing threat to the public, the circumstances of Rogers’ death and the arrest have left many residents on edge. Investigators continue to gather evidence and work with forensic experts to better understand the events that led up to the discovery of her body.
As more details emerge, authorities are urging the public to remain patient and allow the investigative process to unfold. The family of Kymberlee Rogers is now left to mourn her loss and wait for justice. In the coming days, officials are expected to release additional information, including the identity of the suspect and the results of the autopsy.
