Crime & Safety

Remains of Twin Cities Woman Found in North Dakota

Remains discovered in rural North Dakota have been positively identified as Michelle Newell of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received confirmation Wednesday from the University of North Dakota Forensic Pathologist that recovered human remains from a Dec. 2nd search in rural Cass County were positively identified as those of Michelle Newell of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Newell was reported missing in Ramsey County in September.

One suspect, Timothy Barr, is currently being held in the Cass County Jail on two felony charges related to the incident:

1. Manslaughter (B Felony)
2. Duty in accident involving death or injury (B Felony)

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Timothy Barr, Image via Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Barr provided information that led officials to Newell's remains in rural Cass County earlier this month.

Image via Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

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