PORTAGE, MI (WWMT/CNN) - Portage police found missing-person suspect Christopher Lockhart dead in his home on Tuesday morning. Lockhart was the husband of Spanish teacher Theresa Lockhart, who went missing in May.
He was also the primary suspect in the case of her disappearance. Police are calling it a possible suicide.
"He has not checked in on his probationary status and there was an indication that there was no movement or communication with him via his tether. Based on the information and a welfare check assisting officers of community corrections, our officers gained entry into the residence and located Mr. Lockhart deceased,” said Senior Deputy Chief John Blue.
The 47-year-old had been arrested four times since his wife went missing. Detectives are looking for clues that might help locate her.
Police said on Tuesday that Lockhart had missed a 10 a.m. appointment, and that his tether indicated that he had not moved in several hours, WWMT reported.
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