Missing Michigan mother found dead with gunshot wound

A Michigan mom of 5 who went lacking ten days in the past was discovered lifeless by authorities Tuesday.

The physique of Mollie Schmidt was discovered with a gunshot wound within the condo of a person who’s an individual of curiosity in what has since been deemed a murder investigation, Wyoming, Mich. police mentioned Wednesday.

Authorities suspect Schmidt, 33, was with 44-year-old Yenly Garcia, who police at the moment are working to trace down.

“Detectives are investigating this case as a murder and are pursuing all leads,” a Wyoming police spokesperson mentioned throughout a press convention Wednesday.

“Garcia’s whereabouts are unknown,” the police spokesperson added.

Schmidt informed her 5 kids she was leaving for work on Aug. 21, however by no means returned, MLive.com reported. Earlier than she went lacking, she informed her father she’d see him the subsequent day, however when her dad came visiting then, solely the youngsters had been dwelling, in line with the report.

Schmidt’s household informed an area information station they had been “each heartbroken and horrified” by their beloved one’s dying.

“I’m keen to start the method of holding the particular person able to such cruelty accountable,” sister Sarah Oaks informed Information 8. “I can’t relaxation till little Mollie will get her justice.”

A buddy of the sufferer additionally informed the information station Schmidt had a “shiny character and at all times had a contagious smile on her face.”

“I want her youngsters had extra time to know simply how superb their mom was. She was a tremendous particular person, & she didn’t deserve any of this,” mentioned pal Jennifer Cogswell.