The Genesee County Sheriff’s Workplace made an arrest in reference to a chilly case from 24 years in the past.
Mary Prieur, 88, was killed on Feb. 27, 1997, in Lennon. Authorities say she was brutally overwhelmed and suffocated. Her physique was found in a swampy, wooded space about 150 yards from her dwelling close to Lennon Highway and E. M-13.
Sheriff Chris Swanson introduced Michael Bur, a 41-year-old man from Lennon, was arraigned on Thursday morning on one depend of felony homicide, prison sexual conduct within the first diploma, and kidnapping.
Throughout the final 24 hours, Swanson mentioned investigators developed a lead based mostly on a scientific evaluation. Burr was taken into custody at his dwelling, which may be very near the place Prieur’s homicide occurred, Swanson mentioned.
Burr stays lodged within the Genesee County Jail with no bond. Swanson promised to launch extra particulars on the case on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
“Legislation enforcement throughout the nation. After they have chilly instances, these victims they simply by no means go away our thoughts,” Swanson mentioned. “You are taking an 88-year-old girl who resides in peace and is dragged from her home, raped and murdered, you change into private to seek out out who did that.”
“I informed him on that day in 2004: the subsequent time I see you, you may be in shackles and you will be charged with homicide. And that day was in the present day,” Swanson mentioned.
He mentioned Bur is formally charged with felony homicide, prison sexual conduct and kidnapping and stays behind bars.
Swanson mentioned the arrest is a testomony to the unflinching dedication of investigators of their quest to do proper by Prieur.
“Over these final many years, she’s household. To deliver closure to her and to deliver closure to the village of Lennon, it is a day to rejoice justice,” Swanson mentioned.
