10/8/18 – 5:03 A.M.

A suspect is in custody in connection to the discovery of a body along I-75 in southern Hancock County last week. The Detroit Free Press reports police have not publicly identified the suspect yet.

The State Highway Patrol identified the victim as 39-year-old David Carter Sr. of Melvindale, Michigan. The coroner ruled Carter was a homicide victim last week. Detroit media reports that investigators found some remains of Carter in the area of an apartment complex in Melvindale. Carter had been missing since September 30.

The State Patrol continues to investigate. Anyone with information should contact the patrol at 419-423-1414 or the Melvindale Police Department at 313-429-1070.