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Family Learns Missing Woman Declared Dead and Cremated Is Alive in Detroit

The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office retrieved the misidentified ashes as the family seeks legal action and works with Detroit police to locate Shanice Crews.

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Overview

  • Shanice Crews, reported missing in 2021, was wrongly declared dead in 2024 by officials who relied on dental records for identification.
  • The family held a funeral and cremated the remains, later confirmed through DNA testing not to belong to Crews.
  • In November 2024, a Detroit resident alerted the family that Crews was alive after recognizing her at a volunteer event.
  • The Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office has retrieved the ashes but declined to comment on specifics, citing confidentiality laws.
  • The family has retained legal counsel to seek compensation for emotional distress and is coordinating with Detroit police to locate Crews.