By David Lohr

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Prior to the search, Hackel told The Detroit News that his department would put forth every effort in the search.  While he expressed hope that Tara is still alive, he did not dismiss the notion that she may not be. 

"If she's no longer alive, there's a concern about the body as evidence, and extracting evidence from the body," Hackel said.  "This is a difficult thing to discuss, but, unfortunately, in our business, it's something we have to consider."

Sheriff Mark Hackell

Despite their combined efforts, searchers were unable to turn up any clues during the 4 1/2 —hour search.  Tara's husband, Stephen Grant, 31, did not participate in the search, reportedly on the advice of his lawyer, David Griem. 

Last Thursday, Grant told The Detroit Free Pressthat investigators were focusing on him.  "They told me I am the No. 1 suspect," Grant said, adding, "the husband always is." 

Stephen Grant

Hackel denies his department ever told Grant he was a suspect in his wife's disappearance; however, he did tell The Detroit News that Grant's actions have been questionable.  "I'm starting to wonder if there's something he knows he isn't sharing with us," Hackel said.  "It's pretty suspect that he doesn't seem to be that interested in how this case is going."

Tara Grant

Also on Thursday, Grant delivered two of his wife's laptops to the sheriff's department.  Neither of them was the one she was using at the time of her disappearance.  According to Grant, she took that laptop with her when she left.  Grant neglected to bring in the family's home computer.  According to statements made to the media by Griem, his client will not allow investigators to look at that computer because it contains information that would infringe on attorney-client privilege.

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