MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A week-long search at a Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end at some point on Friday.
Police and volunteers have been searching for any clues in the disappearance of Ashley Elkins.
It follows charges being filed against her ex-boyfriend, whom police believe played a role in her death.
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What happened to Ashley Elkins?
The missing mother was last seen Jan. 2, 2025. Her cellphone placed her at an apartment in Roseville belonging to Deandre Booker, her ex-boyfriend.
Days later, the 32-year-old was taken into custody in Flint. Prosecutors said they believe he planned to run based on his search history. Booker was charged with lying to police, but additional charges are possible.
Police said they found clues in a dumpster at the apartment that indicated the mother of two was killed. That led police to search a specific area of the Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox Township.
It’s the same landfill where Detroit police spent weeks in 2022 searching for the body of Zion Foster. Her body was never found but her cousin was convicted of killing her.
Dozens of people have been methodically searching the landfill for Elkins in freezing temperatures. Since Monday, Jan. 13, thousands of tons of garbage have been removed.
Police confirmed the search will start again Friday morning. They are confident they will find something soon.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Ashley Elkins' family. You can donate here.
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