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Oregon man arrested amid search for missing wife divulges in jailhouse call: ‘I lost it’
Oregon man arrested amid search for missing wife divulges in jailhouse call: ‘I lost it’
Oregon man arrested amid search for missing wife divulges in jailhouse call: ‘I lost it’

Published on: 02/24/2026

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Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar, center, gave opening remarks Tuesday morning at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026Michel Fournier, 72, in a recored interview with detectives. A section of the recording was played at Fournier’s trial, which began today. Fournier is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Defense attorneys Kelly Fitzpatrick, left, Autumn Gillespie, in back, and Shannon Kmetic, right, with client Michel Fournier, center. Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, shown here with her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Susan Lane-Fournier’s son, Jesse Lane, took the stand on the first day of the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering Lane’s mother, Fournier’s estranged wife Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar indicates one of three locations where Susan Lane-Fournier was shot. Millar was giving opening remarks at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026Susan Lane-Fournier’s son, Jesse Lane, took the stand on the first day of the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering Lane’s mother, Fournier’s estranged wife Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. At right is presiding Judge Cody M. Weston. February 24, 2026Detectives discovered Susan Lane-Fournier’s cell phone in the water after determining its location. February 24, 2026Defense attorney Shannon Kmetic at Clackamas County Courthouse for the trial of her client, Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Michel Fournier, 72, in a recored interview with detectives. A section of the recording was played at Fournier’s trial, which began today. Fournier is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Defense attorney Shannon Kmetic,right, at Clackamas County Courthouse for the trial of her client, Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar gave opening remarks Tuesday morning at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Michel Fournier, 72, in a recored interview with detectives. A section of the recording was played at Fournier’s trial, which began today. Fournier is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Defense attorneys Kelly Fitzpatrick, left, Autumn Gillespie, in back, and Shannon Kmetic, right, with client Michel Fournier, center. Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Judge Cody M. Weston presiding over the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Defense attorneys Kelly Fitzpatrick, left, Autumn Gillespie, in back, and Shannon Kmetic, right, with client Michel Fournier, center. Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Security camera footage showing Michel Fournier, 72, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. February 24, 2026Michel Fournier, 72, in a recored interview with detectives. A section of the recording was played at Fournier’s trial, which began today. Fournier is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney Alexander Hayes on the first day of trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, and killing her two dogs, Elrond and Elros. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. February 24, 2026Detectives discovered Susan Lane-Fournier’s cell phone in the water after determining its location. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar, center, gave opening remarks Tuesday morning at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026Defense attorneys Kelly Fitzpatrick, left, Autumn Gillespie, in back, and Shannon Kmetic, right, with client Michel Fournier, center. Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, pictured, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar gave opening remarks Tuesday morning at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Detectives discovered Susan Lane-Fournier’s cell phone in the water after determining its location. February 24, 2026Trial began today at Clackamas County Courthouse for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026Defense attorney Autumn Gillespie at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. February 24, 2026The home of Susan Lane-Fournier and Michel Fournier. Michel Fournier, 72, is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial, which began today, is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. February 24, 2026Deputy District Attorney John Millar, center, gave opening remarks Tuesday morning at the trial for Michel Fournier, 72, accused of murdering his estranged wife, Susan Lane-Fournier, 61. The trial is being held at Clackamas County Courthouse. One week after being reported missing in 2024, Lane-Fournier’s body was found in Welches. February 24, 2026

Michel Fournier shot his wife in the head, neck and chest, wrapped her in two tarps and dumped her body several hundred feet from their rural Clackamas County home, then killed her dogs, dropped her phone into the Columbia River and waited two days to report her missing, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

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