The St. Joseph Police Department has release a photo of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the death of an elderly woman Friday.

As we previously reported, officers began investigating just before noon Friday at 108 E Highland Ave. after EMS found an 81-year-old woman dead with visible signs of trauma.  Authorities are currently treating the case as a homicide investigation.

Detectives are wanting to speak with 40-year-old Michael Ray Courter. He is described as being 5’ 6” in height, 230 lbs with green eyes and red hair.

Police said the deceased vehicle is missing from the residence and it is believed that Courter is in possession of the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2004 Mitsubishi utility style vehicle, blue in color, Missouri license number UC5N7M.

Anyone with information regarding the vehicle or Courter is asked to call the St. Joseph Missouri Communications Center at 816 271 4777 or the Tips Hotline (816) 238-TIPS.