Two people are now charged with killing a Wexford County man and then burying his body.
This is a case Northern Michigan’s news leader has been following since February. That’s when Michigan State Police say they found a body at a property in Cedar Creek Township.
Michael Hayes and Katelyn Hendricks were both charged Tuesday with the death of Michael Hague.
Hayes faces first-degree premeditated murder charges as well as charges of mutilating a body and concealing death. 18-year-old Katelynne Hendricks is charged with accessory after the fact as well as with concealing death.
Prosecutors say Hayes shot and killed Michael Hague in mid-February before burying his body. Hague was reported missing several days later.
Tuesday, prosecutors said Hayes later told a friend he may have to leave the area and may not return. They also said Hayes told someone on a jail house called he needed help getting his favorite ‘piece’ from the scene.
Hayes was denied bond. Hendricks is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Right now it’s still now clear how Hendricks, Hayes and Hague may have known each other or what lead up to Hague’s death.