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Mar 19, 2013
Jan 12, 2024
Jennifer
Bearss
50
38
68 inches
210 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
On a cold New Year's Eve in 2012, 38-year-old Jennifer Lynne Bearss was last seen in St. Ignace, Michigan. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Caucasian female, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds. She had dark brown hair cut above the ears and blue eyes. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a tan or light-colored shirt and dark pants. The day that was meant for celebration and new beginnings turned into a day of tragedy and unanswered questions for Jennifer's family and friends. The circumstances surrounding Jennifer's disappearance are heartbreaking. According to reports from the Michigan State Police, a witness saw Jennifer jump from the Mackinac Bridge. This event occurred at approximately 4:54 p.m., casting a somber shadow over the holiday. Despite the witness account, an extensive search of the Straits of Mackinac and the surrounding areas was launched, but tragically, her body was never recovered. The currents and conditions of the water at that time of year are notoriously treacherous, which likely complicated the search efforts. The investigation into Jennifer's disappearance is being handled by the Michigan State Police, St. Ignace Post. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person. DNA samples from her parents have been submitted and are on file, which could aid in her identification if any remains are ever found. The lack of a recovery has left her loved ones without closure, caught in a painful limbo of grief and uncertainty. The case serves as a sad reminder of the fragility of life and the deep void left behind when someone vanishes. The official record of her disappearance remains open, a testament to the enduring hope, however faint, that answers may one day be found.
Dec 31, 2012
St. Ignace
Michigan
Mackinac County
13287
Michigan State Police
St. Ignace
Michigan
Mackinac County
49781
Gary Demers
Detective Sergeant
St. Ignace Post, Michigan
9066437582
State
Law Enforcement
83-2107-12
2012-12-31
Michigan State Police
Brown
Blue
Blue
05/30/2026
