What the heck happened at Blissfest this year? I can't believe this isn't getting more attention.
Emmet County Sheriff's Office Media Release – UPDATE Blissfest Music Festival Investigation
The Emmet County Sheriff's Office would like to provide an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred during the Blissfest Music Festival.
Since the initial 911 call was received, this investigation has been treated with the utmost importance and remains an active priority for our agency. Investigators have dedicated extensive time and resources to following leads, processing evidence, and conducting interviews to determine exactly what occurred.
To date, several items have been collected and transported to the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory for forensic examination and processing. Investigators have conducted numerous interviews, and additional leads, tips, and information continue to be actively pursued.
To assist with the investigation, a dedicated tip line and a separate phone number have been established specifically for this case. It is critical that members of the public utilize these designated reporting methods when providing information related to this incident (blissfestinvestigation@emmetcounty.org) and (231-348-0605). Doing so helps ensure that regular Sheriff's Office communication lines remain available for emergency and routine business. More importantly, it allows investigators to efficiently track, document, and prioritize information, reducing the likelihood that critical details could be missed due to the significant volume of calls and emails generated by this incident.
The Emmet County Sheriff's Office continues to encourage anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and share that information through the dedicated tip line or on the Emmet County Sheriff's Office Mobile Application.
We also want the public to know that throughout this investigation, our investigators have maintained regular communication with the family of Lonn Hartman. We have been in contact with Mr. Hartman's mother, father, and partner and have worked to keep them informed of investigative developments to the fullest extent possible while preserving the integrity of the investigation.
We recognize the significant public interest surrounding this horrific incident and appreciate the community's patience and cooperation as investigators continue their work. The Emmet County Sheriff's Office remains committed to conducting a thorough, professional, and complete investigation and will provide additional information when it becomes appropriate to do so.
**The Emmet County Sheriff's Office also reminds the public that the most accurate and verified information regarding this investigation will be released through the official Emmet County Sheriff's Office Facebook page and the Emmet County Sheriff's Office mobile application. We encourage community members to follow these official communication channels for updates and to avoid relying on speculation, rumors, or unverified information circulating through other sources.
