Teen's mother arrested two years after his death
By Bill Froehlich
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 6:53 p.m.
Read more: Local, Anne Avery, Avery Miller, Sam Avery, Elk Rapids, Murder, Antrim County, Homicide
Anne Avery will be in court later this month, but between now and then - family will mark the two year anniversary of Sam Avery's death. Here's a look back at the timeline of what has been, so far, an unsolved murder investigation.
November 2007:
16 year old Sam Avery was found dead in his home - and his mother - Anne Avery Miller - told police Sam committed suicide.
January 2008:
Anne Avery disappeared, leaving friends to launch a search party out of fear that something happened to her.
Meanwhile, a bench warrant was issued for Avery's arrest after she missed a court appearance stemming from a felonious assault case.
February 2008:
Nearly a month after she went missing - Avery turned up - and turned herself in.
Family and friends finally knew she was safe - but her disappearance - and reappearance - left more questions than answers.
May of 2008:
Anne Avery was in court at a sentencing for an unrelated insurance fraud case. But her "character" - and her son's death also became a part of that court case.
Avery was sentenced to three months in jail in the insurance fraud case - while the investigation into her son's death continued.
November 2009:
A one person grand jury heard testimony and other evidence - and issued an indictment accusing Anne Avery of shooting her own son in the head nearly two years earlier.
Prosecutor Charles Koop wouldn't return phone calls. A spokeswoman in the Prosecutor's office referred us to a press release as the only statement on the indictment and arrest of Anne Avery.
Avery will be back in court in mid-November.
Investigators are still looking for information about Sam Avery's death. If you have any information you're asked to call the Michigan State Police.
