The search for a missing mother of two at a Lenox Township landfill has ended, police confirmed.
According to Roseville police Chief Mitch Berlin, the search was wrapped up Sunday, Jan. 19, after working through the weekend. All evidence from the landfill will be analyzed and once the investigation is complete, it will be sent to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for review and potential charges.
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The search at Pine Tree Acres Landfill lasted seven days, starting on Jan. 13.
Using drones, volunteers and cadaver dogs, authorities have been searching in freezing temperatures for any answers in the disappearance of Ashley Elkins, who was last seen on Jan. 2, 2025.
--> Full timeline on the disappearance of Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins
Police recovered what they call “lookalike items” on Wednesday, Jan. 15, that could belong to Ashley. However, lab testing is necessary to verify whether they are evidence in this case.
Elkins' ex-boyfriend, Deandre Booker, 32, of Roseville, was arrested on Jan. 8, 2025, for allegedly lying to police during their investigation into the disappearance.
Her family released the following statement:
“The family has learned from Roseville police that their search for Ashley’s remains at the landfill has concluded without success. Though we are disappointed in the results, we are appreciative of the efforts of more than 50 law enforcement officials and volunteers. We are requesting privacy at this time as we await a charging decision by the Macomb County Prosecutors office. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support.”
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.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Ashley Elkins' family. You can donate here.
