TAYLOR, Mich. – Taylor police are searching for a man they believe may have been staying in a hotel room with his girlfriend’s deceased body for several days before her death was discovered.
The incident occurred on Friday (May 29) when police said they responded to the Red Roof Inn on Eureka Road after a hotel employee found the woman dead inside the room.
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Police said the woman was identified as Rebecca Patnaude, 44, of Taylor.
Officials said the hotel room was rented under the name of Patnaude’s 46-year-old boyfriend.
Police have not publicly identified the man, as he has not been charged with a crime and is considered a person of interest in the investigation.
Officials said they do not currently suspect foul play in Patnaude’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said they are awaiting additional information, including toxicology results.
Police allege, however, that the boyfriend has been using Patnaude’s credit cards since her death.
Police said that the activity could lead to criminal charges, and information has been submitted to prosecutors for review.
Taylor police are asking anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding the case to contact the department.