Jennifer Bearss Missing Person Case

Mar 19, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Jennifer

Bearss

51

38

68 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

On a cold New Year's Eve in 2012, 38-year-old Jennifer Lynne Bearss was last seen in St. Ignace, Michigan. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Caucasian female, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds. She had dark brown hair cut above the ears and blue eyes. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a tan or light-colored shirt and dark pants. The day that was meant for celebration and new beginnings turned into a day of tragedy and unanswered questions for Jennifer's family and friends. The circumstances surrounding Jennifer's disappearance are heartbreaking. According to reports from the Michigan State Police, a witness saw Jennifer jump from the Mackinac Bridge. This event occurred at approximately 4:54 p.m., casting a somber shadow over the holiday. Despite the witness account, an extensive search of the Straits of Mackinac and the surrounding areas was launched, but tragically, her body was never recovered. The currents and conditions of the water at that time of year are notoriously treacherous, which likely complicated the search efforts. The investigation into Jennifer's disappearance is being handled by the Michigan State Police, St. Ignace Post. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person. DNA samples from her parents have been submitted and are on file, which could aid in her identification if any remains are ever found. The lack of a recovery has left her loved ones without closure, caught in a painful limbo of grief and uncertainty. The case serves as a sad reminder of the fragility of life and the deep void left behind when someone vanishes. The official record of her disappearance remains open, a testament to the enduring hope, however faint, that answers may one day be found.

Dec 31, 2012

St. Ignace

Michigan

Mackinac County

13287

Michigan State Police

St. Ignace

Michigan

Mackinac County

49781

Gary Demers

Detective Sergeant

St. Ignace Post, Michigan

9066437582

State

Law Enforcement

www.michigan.gov/msp

83-2107-12

2012-12-31

Michigan State Police

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/07/2026