Account
May 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2024
Dee
Warner
56
52
64 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the spring of 2021, on a farm in Franklin Township, Michigan, 52-year-old Dee Ann Warner vanished. She was last seen at her Munger Road residence on the evening of April 24th or the morning of April 25th, 2021. At the time of her disappearance, she was a mother and a local businesswoman, operating a trucking company with her husband, Dale Warner. Friends and family described her relationship with her husband as "extremely toxic," and Dee had expressed her desire to leave him. The day before she went missing, she had reportedly been in a significant argument with her husband. Her daughter became concerned when Dee, who was typically in constant contact, was unreachable and missed their regular Sunday breakfast. Her vehicles were still at the property, but her purse and cell phone were gone. The investigation into Dee Warner's disappearance was extensive, involving local law enforcement, the Michigan State Police, and the FBI. Numerous searches were conducted on the vast farmlands owned by the Warners, but for a long time, no trace of Dee was found. Her family was convinced from the beginning that she had not left on her own and suspected her husband's involvement. In the absence of a body, the case was challenging for investigators. Despite this, in November 2023, Dale Warner was arrested and charged with her murder. This arrest came after a grand jury investigation and before Dee's remains had been discovered. The family had also taken the step to have her legally declared dead in 2022. A significant breakthrough in the case occurred in August 2024, more than three years after she went missing. While executing a search warrant on one of Dale Warner's properties, investigators discovered human remains inside a large anhydrous ammonia tank. The tank had been welded shut and was found hidden inside a barn on a property separate from the couple's residence. Dental records later confirmed the remains were those of Dee Warner, and her death was ruled a homicide. In March 2026, Dale Warner was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. He was subsequently sentenced to a lengthy prison term. The case, which had drawn national media attention, came to a close, providing a measure of justice for a family that had relentlessly sought answers. The investigation revealed a troubled marriage and culminated in the discovery of a beloved mother and community member concealed in a way that shocked those who had followed her story.
Apr 24, 2021
Tecumseh
Michigan
Lenawee County
No
104487
Michigan State Police - First District Headquarters
Lansing
Michigan
Eaton County
48913
7119 North Canal Road, Michigan
5173221912
State
Law Enforcement
10-209-22
2021-04-25
Michigan State Police - First District Headquarters
Blond/Strawberry
Green
Green
Yes
05/22/2026
