Woman's Body Found Outside Brownstown Assisted Living Facility

Police say the 88-year-old resident was not dressed for the cold weather.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:15am

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The body of an 88-year-old woman was found outside a Brownstown Township, Michigan assisted living facility on Sunday. Police say the woman, a resident of the Forest View Assisted Living Facility, appeared to have been outside "for a significant amount of time" and was not dressed for the cold weather. Her remains were turned over to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy.

Why it matters

This tragic incident raises concerns about the safety and security protocols at assisted living facilities, as well as the need for greater oversight and accountability to protect vulnerable elderly residents.

The details

According to the Brownstown Police Department, the woman's body was discovered outside on Sunday morning. Investigators believe she had been outside "for a significant amount of time" and was not properly dressed for the cold weather conditions.

  • The woman's body was found on Sunday morning.

The players

Forest View Assisted Living Facility

The assisted living facility where the 88-year-old woman resided.

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What’s next

The Wayne County Medical Examiner's office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and the Brownstown Police Department will continue investigating the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic event underscores the need for assisted living facilities to have robust safety protocols and procedures in place to ensure the well-being and security of their elderly residents, especially during extreme weather conditions.