Search for Ashley Elkins in Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A week-long search at a Macomb County landfill could be coming to an end at some point on Friday.

Police and volunteers have been searching for any clues in the disappearance of Ashley Elkins.

It follows charges being filed against her ex-boyfriend, whom police believe played a role in her death.

--> Full timeline on the disappearance of Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins

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.

Dozens of people have been methodically searching the landfill for Elkins in freezing temperatures. Since Monday, Jan. 13, thousands of tons of garbage have been removed.

Police confirmed the search will start again Friday morning. They are confident they will find something soon.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Ashley Elkins' family. You can donate here.

Previous coverage on the disappearance of Ashley Elkins:

• Search of Ashley Elkins at Macomb County landfill continues into 4th day
• Social media rumor claiming body of Ashley Elkins was found is false
• Search intensifies for body of Ashley Elkins as officials scour Macomb County landfill
• Investigation into disappearance of Warren mother progressing as ex-boyfriend faces additional charges
• Freezing temperatures don’t hinder search for missing Macomb County mother
• Family speaks out after ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County mother charged with lying to police
• Ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police as search for missing Macomb County woman continues
• Missing Macomb County woman’s ex-boyfriend arrested, officials suspect foul play in her disappearance
• Family of missing Macomb County woman believes she was killed by ex-boyfriend, who’s in custody
• Police believe ‘foul play’ likely in disappearance of Macomb County mother of 2
• Family says Macomb County woman had odd encounter with ex-boyfriend 2 days before disappearance
• Full timeline: Mysterious disappearance of 30-year-old Macomb County woman
• Family of missing Macomb County woman got ‘sporadic and odd texts’ on day she went missing