Charges dropped against stepson in Dee Warner murder case
Charges against the stepson of Dee Warner, a Michigan woman whose remains were found three years after reported missing, have been dropped, according to his attorneys.
Jaron Warner was charged with tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact, and was arraigned in March 2025. His upcoming hearing on Friday was canceled.
"We welcome dismissals, but this one leaves a sour taste. Jaron Warner should never have been charged in the first place," Attorney Colin Daniels said in a written statement. "He committed no crime. However, because he was charged, we were looking forward to testing the State's 'case' and exposing that there was no basis to accuse or charge him. With the dismissal, we have now been deprived of that opportunity."
Dee Warner was reported missing in April 2021 after she was last seen at her home in Lenawee County. Her remains were found on her husband, Dale Warner's, property in August 2024.
Dale Warner, was arrested in November 2023 and charged with homicide and tampering with evidence. He was arraigned in June 2024 and bound over for trial. He will stand trial in September.
The case received national attention and was featured by "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty in the episode "The 'No Body' Case of Dee Warner."
After the discovery of her remains, Dee Warner's brother, Gregg Hardy, said he was ready for a trial because he wants the public to know "everything I know about this horrendous situation."
