The home of Thomas and Kathleen Greene before it was burned with them in it last Thursday evening.

An autopsy has confirmed that the deaths of a Pierson couple were the result of a homicide, and police are looking for a light-colored vehicle that may be tied to their murders.

The bodies of Michael Thomas Greene, 59, and his wife, Kathleen Marie Greene, 56, were found in their burned home last Thursday evening, October 28, at 3063 Shorecrest Drive, on Big Whitefish Lake, in Pierson Township. The Howard City Fire Department and Montcalm County EMS responded to the scene about 11:18 p.m. and reported finding the two bodies inside the house. The four-bedroom, 20-year-old lakefront home was for sale for $625,000.

According to Montcalm County Sheriff Bill Barnwell, the two victims were living at the home when the fire started, but did not die as a result of the fire. Police are not releasing the method of death at this time.

Michael Green

Kathleen Green

Witnesses reported seeing a light-colored vehicle, possibly an SUV in the area and parked in their driveway prior to the fire.

Anyone who may have seen any suspicious vehicles or individuals in the vicinity of the crime scene or has any other information on the fire or deaths should contact the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office at (989) 831-7590, Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345 or toll free at 1-866-774-2345 or the arson tip line at 1-800-44-ARSON. You can also text a tip to Silent Observer. Text Tip138 plus your message to CRIMES (274637). The keyword TIP138 must appear on the first line of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer.