Heather Kelly's car was found
On December 11, 2022, Kelley's vehicle was found abandoned at North Sprinkle Road and East Michigan Avenue in Comstock Township, Michigan. “The vehicle was on fire and traces of blood were found inside the vehicle,” said Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller III. Near the vehicle was an assortment of clothing identified as belonging to Kelley. Investigators also determined that blood found in the car was Kelly's.
According to WoodTV, Kalamazoo County deputies listed Kelly's car as abandoned about 16 hours before she was reported missing.