‘Investigators are still at work on this,’ Rich said.
‘We aren’t discussing or releasing other details until after an autopsy. Any death in this manner is considered suspicious until an autopsy is completed. But we don’t feel there is any reason for the community to be alarmed. At this time, law enforcement does not feel there is a threat to the public.’
Leah Conner Avoca Michigan missing teen found dead. Image via social media.
Death may have been accidental
A medical examiner was scheduled to perform an autopsy to help determine the cause of death this week. While police reportedly believe Leah’s death is suspicious, authorities have said there is no immediate threat to the general public.
Leah Conner was more than just a loving daughter and sister.
The 16-year-old Avoca girl was also a singer and songwriter, said her father, Ian MacDonald. She played the ukelele and piano.
She was also a prolific artist and writer who devoured books. I just want people to remember the spunky, artistic, wonderful person she was, MacDonald said. There s a hole in our hearts.
Leah s body was found on the Avoca Trail Sunday morning after she left for a walk at approximately 11:20 a.m. Saturday. When she didn t return, her family reported her missing at about 4:15 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police Lapeer Post.