{"id":73359,"date":"2026-11-13T15:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73359"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:52:40","slug":"sugarbush-township-garage-search-in-kevin-ayotte-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/sugarbush-township-garage-search-in-kevin-ayotte-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugarbush Township Garage Search in Kevin Ayotte Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sugarbush Township, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 New court documents reveal details about a renewed investigation into the 1982 disappearance of Kevin Ayotte.<\/p>\n

Kevin was just three years old when he vanished from his family’s property in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

Investigators now believe possible human remains could be buried beneath or near a detached garage in Sugarbush Township.<\/p>\n

However, authorities have not confirmed that any human remains were discovered.<\/p>\n

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office announced November 3 that its search of the property had concluded.<\/p>\n

New Tip Leads Investigators to Garage<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, investigators received new information about Kevin’s disappearance on July 2, 2025.<\/p>\n

A person identified as R1 contacted authorities with information reportedly obtained from relatives.<\/p>\n

The person claimed Kevin had been buried beneath a detached garage on a nearby property.<\/p>\n

The information included allegations about someone who may have been involved in the disappearance.<\/p>\n

Investigators interviewed that person in October 2025.<\/p>\n

According to the affidavit, the person denied responsibility for Kevin’s disappearance.<\/p>\n

No criminal charges have been reported in connection with the renewed search.<\/p>\n

Search Dogs Alert Near Garage<\/h2>\n

Investigators received a search warrant on October 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

The warrant authorized the use of ground-penetrating radar and human remains detection dogs.<\/p>\n

Authorities searched the Sugarbush Township property on October 22.<\/p>\n

According to the affidavit, radar equipment detected an unusual underground feature near the garage’s southeast corner.<\/p>\n

A specially trained dog also showed interest in that area.<\/p>\n

Investigators drilled into concrete inside the garage and probed soil outside.<\/p>\n

The dog subsequently gave four trained responses associated with detecting possible human remains.<\/p>\n

Two responses occurred inside the garage. Two others occurred outside the structure.<\/p>\n

These findings raised investigators’ concerns but do not establish that human remains are present.<\/p>\n

Second Warrant Allows Further Excavation<\/h2>\n

A second warrant was issued October 22, allowing investigators to search beneath and around the garage.<\/p>\n

The warrant authorized equipment needed to remove concrete and soil.<\/p>\n

Investigators sought possible human remains and materials that could have been used to wrap a body.<\/p>\n

The garage is approximately three miles west of the location where Kevin disappeared.<\/p>\n

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Evidence Collected During Search<\/h2>\n

Court documents list several items collected during the investigation.<\/p>\n

Those items include blue adult underwear, a plastic part, garage debris, and photographs.<\/p>\n

The documents indicate some evidence was recovered beneath dirt inside the garage.<\/p>\n

A laboratory request was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n

The request listed November 22, 2026, as an estimated completion date.<\/p>\n

That date does not confirm when testing results will become available.<\/p>\n

Kevin Ayotte Disappeared in September 1982<\/h2>\n

Kevin was reported missing on September 30, 1982.<\/p>\n

According to the affidavit, he was last seen around 5 p.m. with the family’s dog, Flash.<\/p>\n

Kevin reportedly had difficulty hearing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He may have been wearing blue jeans, a red-and-white checkered shirt, and tennis shoes.<\/p>\n

Search teams looked for Kevin on foot, by vehicle, airplane, and boat.<\/p>\n

The family dog eventually returned home, but Kevin was never located.<\/p>\n

His disappearance has remained unsolved for more than 44 years.<\/p>\n

Sheriff Says Investigation Continues<\/h2>\n

In a November 3 statement<\/a>, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the property search had ended.<\/p>\n

Investigators continue reviewing evidence and following additional leads.<\/p>\n

The department emphasized that no determination has been made.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not confirmed finding Kevin’s remains or identified anyone facing charges in the case.<\/p>\n

Anyone with relevant information can contact the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office<\/a> at 218-333-9111.<\/p>\n

The investigation remains active as Kevin’s family continues seeking answers.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n

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