By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times
Michel Fournier was indicted Monday, December 9 by a Clackamas County grand jury on charges of the second-degree murder of Susan “Phoenix” Lane-Fournier. The 61-year-old woman was last seen alive on November 21, and was reported missing on November 22.
On November 26, law enforcement called off the search, but friends kept looking and discovered her body on November 29. Fournier was arrested and held without bail later that day.
Fournier’s next court appearance is a pretrial hearing scheduled for January 8, 2025, with the trial expected to begin on January 21, 2025.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Dear Readers,
Our December edition had already gone to press the day before Susan “Phoenix” Lane-Fournier was reported missing. However, we were able to cover, update, and publish the unfolding story on our website as events transpired. Although it has been over a month since we lost her, I wanted to ensure that this important story was included in this issue, preserving it within our printed archives for future generations. It is crucial that Susan’s story remains accessible to anyone who may look back on our paper in search of information. Thank you.
Matthew Nelson – Publisher.