A tragic story has emerged from Michigan, where a woman faces charges related to the death of a 33-year-old whose burned remains were found in a storage unit. Authorities have charged 32-year-old Morgan Wingeier with involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment in connection to the death of Corinne Abosamra, according to court records.
The heartbreaking chain of events started on November 7 at Broadmoor Self-Storage in Kentwood, Michigan. Around 12:26 p.m., smoke was seen coming from several units, prompting a fire report later that evening. Firefighters rushed to the scene and cut the lock on unit 454. Inside, after extinguishing the flames, they found Abosamra’s body.
“Finding someone inside a storage unit is far from ordinary,” said Capt. Jason Roelofs of the Kentwood Police Department. He explained that investigators were working to determine if foul play was involved or if this was part of a troubling trend where people, often homeless, resort to living in storage units.
Court records paint a grim picture of Abosamra’s final hours. She had been trapped inside the padlocked unit for 10 hours before the fire was discovered, without access to a phone to call for help.
Authorities quickly tracked down Wingeier, who had rented the storage unit. Wingeier’s mother reportedly told investigators that her daughter and Abosamra had a prior relationship and that Wingeier had allowed Abosamra, who was homeless, to stay in the unit.
Police found Wingeier the next day at a hotel. She allegedly told them she intended to return to unlock the unit but got delayed because “things she was doing took longer than expected.” According to court records, she admitted locking the unit because she didn’t want others to find out Abosamra was living there.
Abosamra was remembered as a loving and selfless person with a passion for life and helping others. Her obituary highlighted her many talents, including playing piano, clarinet, and guitar, as well as singing and songwriting. She often shared her love for music, teaching her younger sister the piano and performing in recitals.
Her family described her as a caring leader with a bright and giving spirit. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, where she volunteered with Best Buddies International, an organization that fosters friendships for people with disabilities. After graduation, she worked in fields like digital marketing, web design, hospitality management, and customer service.
“She truly wanted to make the world a better place,” her obituary read. “Corinne touched the lives of so many people and brought so much joy. She’ll be deeply missed but never forgotten.”
Wingeier is currently being held in the Kent County Jail, with bond set at $50,000. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. Records show she was previously found guilty of methamphetamine use in 2023.
