WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand River in Walker is one of several places authorities are searching for any sign of a missing mother of three.
It’s been more than two weeks since 35-year-old Ana Marie Carrillo was last seen or heard from by her loved ones. Authorities suspect foul play in the case.
A Sept. 7, 2017 photo shows the missing person flyer posted for Ana Carrillo.
“Obviously, we would like to bring Ana home,” Wyoming Department of Public Safety Capt. Kim Koster said. “We’re two and a half weeks in, so we believe that there may not be the greatest conclusion to this case but as always, we’re going to do all we can.”
Officers could be seen combing the Grand River near 28th Street and Wilson Avenue as a helicopter circled overhead. Police confirmed that search was related to the Carrillo case.
Carrillo’s family, who headed to the scene after hearing of the activity, said they previously searched the same area and found no trace of her. They said they were not informed why police were focusing on that specific area Thursday.
In a news release, Wyoming DPS said officers were looking for evidence related to Carrillo’s disappearance at several locations throughout Kent County, but did not release additional details. Police said the searches would be extensive and include K-9s, helicopters, watercraft and other agencies. Investigators asked anyone who encounters an active search to avoid and leave the area “in order to limit unnecessary disruption to the process.”
On Sept. 3, Carrillo left her Wyoming home to pick up her children at their father’s home on Colby Street SW in Wyoming. Her car was found less than a mile away from his home, in the parking lot for St. John Vianney Church later that evening, according to police.
Left to right: Sept. 11, 2017 mug shots of Andrew Hudson and his father, Lyle Hudson. (Kent County Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities say the father of Carrillo’s children, 38-year-old Andrew Hudson, is a suspect in her disappearance. Andrew Hudson and his father, Lyle Hudson, are both charged with perjury in connection to the investigation.
Carrillo’s family members continue to hope for answers.
“Just to know what happened instead of never seeing her again, it will bring closure to the kids, … and that’s something that we can put in God’s hands,” Ruben Martinez, who is married to Carrillo’s cousin, said. “We just keep praying. That’s all we can do.”
Anyone with information about where Carrillo may be is encouraged to contact the Wyoming Department of Public Safety at 616.530.7300 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.