In the spring of 2015 a remote road in Doyle Township, Michigan, became the scene of a triple homicide when the burned-out 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada that contained human remains was located on April 17. Among the dead were 25-year-old Heather Aldrich, her 31-year-old sister Carrie Nelson, and 42-year-old Jody Hutchinson. Investigators described the case as drug-related and reported that the victims had been lured to a residence before their deaths.

Three people from Manistique were arrested and charged in connection with the killings: Garry JC Cordell, Kenneth Daniel Brunke, and 28-year-old Marietta May Carlson. Allegations included that Aldrich had stolen cocaine from Brunke. Carlson died in custody in June 2015 from a heart ailment. Cordell later admitted involvement and was sentenced to life without parole. Brunke’s most serious charges were dropped; he pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and lying to investigators and received about three and a half years in prison.

Anyone who knew Heather, Carrie, or Jody, or who has information about their last known movements, is asked to come forward.