The East Lansing Police Department recently identified the human remains that were found in a freezer this past November in Coolidge Townhomes, which is a complex near some Michigan State University off-campus housing areas.
The two human remains were identified as 76-year-old Susan Barbara Weerawat and 72-year-old Pramort Weerawat, according to a department statement released April 11.
They were discovered after management saw blood on the floor of the residence and called 911 to report it. The police found the bodies in the freezer on Nov. 7, 2024.
The suspect is the son of the victims, 37-year-old Jason Weerawat, who committed suicide in July of 2024 in Detroit, according to the statement.
Due to its complex nature, the case case has not yet closed, according to the release. It states that “the Ingham County Medical Examiner's office is still working diligently to complete the autopsy reports.”
“The Michigan State Police Crime Lab is beginning its examination of the physical evidence,” the press release states.
In an email to The State News, Lt. Adrian Ojerio of the East Lansing Police Department declined to provide further details on the case, saying, “this is an open case and the information provided in the press release is what we can release at this time.”
The ELPD is continuing to review the case and follow up on any other leads until all evidence is examined, according to the release. It also urges the public to reach out to ELPD Detective Jason Cotton if they have had contact with Susan, Pramort, and Jason in the last 10 years.
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