Interlochen Man Found Dead 4 Months After He Went Missing
A missing Interlochen man has been found dead after 4 months.
On December 9, 2022, Michigan State Police asked the public for help finding 51-year-old Dean Nicholas Barnes. He was last seen on
December 1. His vehicle was found at the East Creek Reserve trailhead on Mayfield Road in Paradise Township on December 5th.
Police searched the area, but were unable to find Barnes. They did believe he was in possession of a firearm.
The body of Dean Barnes was found on Saturday in the area of East Creek Reserve off of Mayfield Road in Paradise Township, in Grand Traverse County. Barnes was located by search and rescue volunteer Steven Kieliszewski and his team from Alpena County Search and Rescue.
State Police say that at this time the cause of death is believed to be suicide.
If you or someone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.