Shanice’s disappearance occurred in July 2021, and in April 2024, police informed her family that she had died due to a cocaine overdose using dental records to confirm body identity
A woman from identified as Shanice Crews, was given as killed and had his body cremated, but was found alive in Detroit. Shanice’s disappearance occurred in July 2021, and in April 2024, police informed her family that she had died due to a cocaine overdose using dental records to confirm body identity. After the cremation, the family received a message containing a photo of Shanice Viva, which led to DNA testing. These tests revealed that the cremated body did not belong to it. Monroe’s County Forensic Medicine Office defended itself in relation to its identification methods, but has not provided additional details about the case due to legal restrictions.
Shanite Shanita, Shanice’s sister, shared the emotional impact this situation caused to her family. She mentioned that the medical office offered to reimburse the costs of the funeral, but the family is seeking legal representation due to the suffering generated by the error. Forensic experts point out that, although identification through dental records is common, there are limitations that can lead to misconceptions. Currently, the family is awaiting investigations to determine the true identity of the person who has been erroneously cremated. In addition, Detroit police were called in to locate Shanice and clarify all the details related to this complex and tragic case.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
