A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier.
Lane-Fournier, 61, was reported missing on November 22nd after she failed to show up to work. She had last been seen hiking near East Salmon River Road with her two Malinois dogs.
Despite extensive search efforts, the search was called off on November 26th due to adverse weather conditions. However, on November 29th, human remains were discovered near Welches and were later identified as Lane-Fournier’s. The Oregon State Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide.
Additionally, on November 30th, two deceased dogs believed to belong to Lane-Fournier were found. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Michel Fournier, Lane-Fournier’s estranged husband, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Court documents reveal that Lane-Fournier had recently filed for divorce after 12 years of marriage.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this tragic case.

