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Man wanted in Plainfield Twp. mother's death arrested in Mexico

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Posted at 2:46 PM, Sep 09, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-09 16:54:25-04

WYOMING, Mich. — The person of interest wanted in connection to the death of a Plainfield Township mother has been taken into custody.

Mollie Schmidt, 33, was found dead in Wyoming on Aug. 30.

Yenly Garcia, 44, was arrested in central Mexico, according to the Wyoming Department of Public Safety.

We’re told the arrest was made following a partnership with the U.S. Marhsals Service and authorities in Mexico.

This comes after an open murder warrant was issued against Garcia on Sept. 2.

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