OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A suspect wanted by police in connection with a double murder in Omro is in custody. 33 year old Michael Drain has been charged with mutilating a corpse – but no one has been charged yet in the actual murders.
Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies say Melissa Clark, 36, of Omro, and Lavar Wallace, 40, of Appleton, were found dead Wednesday inside a home in the 2800 block of Elo Rd., which had been set on fire.
One suspect was taken in custody shortly after the bodies were discovered. On Friday, police asked for details to help locate a second suspect. Jail records show Michael Draine was arrested Sunday night.
According to Draine’s criminal complaint, Draine, Wallace, Clark and Clark’s husband, Andrew, left a nightclub together on Tuesday night. Several hours later, Andrew Clark called police to report he found the bodies of his wife and Wallace. It appeared both had been shot.
Melissa Clark’s body had been covered with gasoline, and nearby items were also soaked. There had been a fire, but it was put out by the time police arrived.
“The timeline, coupled with physical evidence, including clothes that had been worn by Michael Draine, would indicate that Draine was probably involved in the attempted clean up at the residence after the male victim and V1 were killed by firearms,” the complaint states.
Police tracked Draine’s activities to a gas station. After checking surveillance video, a garbage can was searched, where two spent shell casing were found. Other, similar casings were found at the residence, the complaint states.
No one has been charged with the actual murders, the District Attorney’s confirmed Monday morning.
Draine may appear in court Monday afternoon.
