Suspected serial child killer Arthur Ream is dead, and a detective close to the case shared some of his last words.

Nadine O’dell was 16 years old when she vanished while walking to meet her boyfriend in Inkster. That was 48 years ago.

A 15-year-old girl who was linked to a suspected serial killer case is still missing 41 years after she was last seen at an ice cream parlor in Canton Township.

It’s been exactly 40 years since a 17-year-old Novi girl -- whose disappearance was linked to a suspected serial killer -- went missing from Twelve Oaks Mall.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Warren police said they found clothing Friday at the homicide search site in Macomb Township that's possibly connected to convicted killer Arthur Ream. Police are digging at the site as part of a search for victims in unsolved homicide cases, and the dig might be connected to Ream, police said. READ: Inside the mind of Arthur Ream, convicted killer writing behind barsZarzycki disappeared April 20, 1986, when she was 13 years old. RELATED: More of convicted killer Arthur Ream's prison writingsInvestigators are working with authorities from Warren, Canton Township, Macomb County, Michigan State Police and the FBI. Police said the primary goal of the search is to figure out what happened to the girls and who is responsible.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Our goal here is to do a very thorough search of this area, said FBI Special Agent Mara Schneider. ORIGINAL STORY: Search for homicide victims in Macomb Township might be connected to convicted killer Arthur ReamSchneider said thats going to take some time. Investigators said the prime suspect is Arthur Ream. READ: Inside the mind of Arthur Ream, convicted killer writing behind barsLocal 4 was there in 2018 when they searched the property again. RELATED: More of convicted killer Arthur Ream's prison writingsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at 5:2 killed in small plane crash near runway of Livingston County airport, officials sayTwo people were killed Tuesday in a small plane crash near the runway of a Livingston County airport, authorities said. Michigan State Police to target 4 areas on Wednesday: What to knowMichigan State Police will be targeting dangerous driving in multiple areas around Metro Detroit on Wednesday. How helicopter parents can cause more harm than goodA new study is weighing in on when parents should back off and let your kids figure it out. Arthur ReamArthur Ream, according to police, has a history of playing mind games -- even when he was asked, he admitted he did play mind games and enjoys watching police search for clues. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).9-year-old girl killed by dogs in Southwest DetroitA little girl in Southwest Detroit was killed in a dog mauling. Investigators say three pit bull dogs escaped from a yard off Central Avenue and Smart Street and attacked the 9-year-old girl in the alleyway. for possible murder victims connected to convicted killer Arthur ReamEvery morning Macomb Township resident Theresa Maksymow sits outside and enjoys the view of a field near her home. Metro Detroit weather: Severe storm threat Tuesday afternoonThe heat and humidity are here, and we have a weak front hanging across the area. Taylor gun store thieves foiled with bags of firearmsTaylor police arrested two people as they were attempting to flee Tuesday morning after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee roads.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:9-year-old girl killed by dogs in Southwest DetroitA little girl in Southwest Detroit was killed in a dog mauling. Investigators say three pit bull dogs escaped from a yard off Central Avenue and Smart Street and attacked the 9-year-old girl in the alleyway. for possible murder victims connected to convicted killer Arthur ReamEvery morning Macomb Township resident Theresa Maksymow sits outside and enjoys the view of a field near her home. Metro Detroit weather: Severe storm threat Tuesday afternoonThe heat and humidity are here, and we have a weak front hanging across the area. Taylor gun store thieves foiled with bags of firearmsTaylor police arrested two people as they were attempting to flee Tuesday morning after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee roads.

9-year-old child dies after being mauled by 3 dogs in DetroitPolice said a 9-year-old girl is dead after being mauled by three dogs on Detroit's west side. A semi truck got stuck Monday under a train tracks overpass on West Big Beaver Road in Bloomfield Township. Detroit police are looking for a man who stole a woman's purse after following her to her car Monday. READ MORE2012 murderA Detroit family is still searching for answers nearly seven years after a woman was shot, killed and burned beyond recognition. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Every morning Macomb Township resident Theresa Maksymow sits outside and enjoys the view of a field near her home. I always look in the back of the field and noticed the yellow ribbon going all the way across, said Maksymow. She didnt know why the yellow tape was there, but then looked up and heard helicopters in the air. Police officers from multiple agencies were out searching for the remains of possible victims in the case against convicted killer Arthur Ream. This is not the first time Rice has searched for possible victims of Ream, and recalled the first instance.

Even when he was asked, he admitted he did play mind games and enjoyed watching police search for clues. Calabrese investigated the Zarzycki case for years and Local 4 spoke with him last year. Officers were supervising a dig for possible cold case homicide victims in Macomb Township. "I think that if he has already killed one young girl, then I wouldn't put it past him. In prison Ream wrote a paper on the disappearance of Zarzycki.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are digging in Macomb Township as part of a search for victims in unsolved homicide cases, and the dig might be connected to convicted killer Arthur Ream, according to authorities. READ: Inside the mind of Arthur Ream, convicted killer writing behind barsZarzycki disappeared April 20, 1986, when he was 13 years old. Ream was convicted of murdering her in 2008, leading investigators to her gravesite, according to authorities. RELATED: More of convicted killer Arthur Ream's prison writingsInvestigators are working with authorities from Warren, Canton Township, Macomb County, Michigan State Police and the FBI. Police said the primary goal of the search is to figure out what happened to the girls and who is responsible.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Homicide victim searchPolice said they are searching for possible homicide victims in Macomb Township cold cases. Arthur ReamArthur Ream, according to police, has a history of playing mind games -- even when he was asked, he admitted he did play mind games and enjoys watching police search for clues. Fatal shootingA Detroit family say they want answers after their loved one was shot and killed, her body burned beyond recognition. Alter Road shootingA driver was fatally shot after pulling up to a home on Detroit's east side. Measles 2019Measles cases across the United States have continued to push the numbers up to levels we haven't seen in decades.