SAULT STE. MARIE — A person of interest in a Pickford homicide has been found dead.

Michigan State Police troopers stated they found the body of Jarett Woodgate near his residence in Sault Ste. Marie.

Woodgate was wanted for questioning in the homicide of 42-year-old Melissa Beaudry at 4284 Clauss Row in Pickford late Sunday night. Beaudry was from the Sault Ste. Marie area.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to the public. No other details have been released at this time.