In a remote area of the northern Michigan woods, a missing Bay City couple and their infant son who had been reported missing for days died outside their disabled pickup from exposure to the cold weather, authorities said.
The tragic mystery of what happened to them captivated the community for days, and spurred family and friends to contact police, pass out flyers, and frantically search trails.
A snowmobiler Saturday spotted a vehicle in Rose Township in Ogemaw County that matched the description in the missing persons report, and deputies recovered the bodies of Amanda Pomeroy, 32; Michael Dougherty, 35, and Jacob Dougherty, 8 months.
REVEALED: Couple and their 8-month-old son found dead near their car in Michigan wilderness froze to death - but all were mysteriously found without shoes on
Amanda Pomeroy, 32; Douglas Dougherty, 35, and their eight-month-old son Jacob were found dead on Saturday in the woods in Michigan
All three were found outside their pick-up truck which authorities said was stuck on a rock, leaving them stranded in the remote area
An autopsy confirmed Wednesday the family froze to death
However, deputies cannot explain why the family was not wearing shoes
The couple leaves behind a nine-year-old daughter, Michelle, who they had left with a friend right before their two-week disappearance
Police identify man fatally shot by Washtenaw County homeowner
Updated Jan 28, 2021;
SUPERIOR TWP., MI – Police have identified the man who was shot and killed inside a Washtenaw County home early Tuesday morning.
Tavarus Davis, 27, of Belleville, was killed Tuesday, Jan. 26, when he was shot in the chest by a homeowner in Superior Township, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Police are still investigating the circumstances regarding what led up to the shooting. No additional information is being released at this time.
Police were called at 1:17 a.m. to a house in the 8000 block of Liverpool Court for a report of a man who had been shot, police said.
8-Month-Old Baby and Parents Found Dead in Ogemaw County
January 26, 2021
Many questions need answering after a family of three was found dead in a wooded area in Rose Township.
Amanda Pomeroy, 32, Douglass Dougherty, 35, and Jacob Dougherty, 8 months, were reported missing from Bay City on Jan. 16. On Jan. 23, a snowmobiler spotted their truck while riding out near Stoney Ridge Road in Rose Township and reported it to the police. Upon arrival, they found the three family members laying in a nearby snowbank.
Ogemaw County Sheriff Brian Gilbert said the family had been known to visit the area and they’re still trying to figure out exactly what happened. “We don’t feel there’s any foul play at this time but there is an autopsy scheduled for tomorrow so that will tie a lot of loose ends,” he said.
A toxicology report and a final autopsy report are currently pending, according to officials. Investigation of the incident indicate no foul play and that the deaths are the result of a tragic set of circumstances, the sheriff s office says, adding that funeral arrangements are in the works.
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In the wake of the incident, a GoFundMe page was set up to assist the couple s older daughter, Michelle. We are doing what we can to help this family as they have to plan a funeral for 3 of their family members, the page reads. We hope to raise enough to cover the funeral costs so this family doesn t have to worry about that along with their grieving.