Family of Dee Warner holds press conference [Video]

LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — The family of deceased Lenawee County woman Dee Warner held a news conference Thursday, one day after authorities said they positively identified her remains. 

According to Michigan State Police, Dee’s death has been ruled a homicide but the manner of death is being withheld pending further investigation. Her husband, Dale Warner, was charged with murder in 2023.

Authorities with MSP found on Aug. 16 what they believed to be Dee’s remains welded shut inside one of two tanks removed from Dale Warner’s property off of Paragon Road in Lenawee County. 

During the 2 p.m. press conference, Dee’s family spoke about the investigation. 

Dee’s brother, Gregg Hardy, began the conference.

“It’s bittersweet at best, but it’s certainly needed,” he said of authorities locating Dee’s body.

He thanked multiple groups and people from the community, including the Justice for Dee group.

“These people …