Second Man Arraigned In Shallow Grave Murder Case
HALE, Mich. (WWJ/AP) –A second man has been arraigned after being arrested in connection with the slaying of a 72-year-old northern Michigan man whose body was found in a shallow grave behind his home.
24-year-old Christopher Grinnell of Bay City was arraigned on one count of accessory after the fact to a felony in the death of Hale resident Roger Lee Knickerbocker. The body was unearthed last Thursday, according to Michigan State Police.
MSP Currently investigating homicide in Hale, MI. MSP Cadaver dog indicated on a shallow grave. Crime Lab is processing the scene. pic.twitter.com/69hY1wV65R
— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) August 10, 2017
As all dirt is removed from the shallow grave it is dumped into a screen and filtered looking for bullets, remains or other evidence. pic.twitter.com/GF9kAtNreM
— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) August 10, 2017
The dig began after police responded to a domestic violence report at another Iosco County home. Police say they arrested a woman and, while they were taking her to jail, she brought up a homicide and gave troopers the Hale home's address.
20-year-old Daniel Olar was arraigned Friday on an open murder charge and is held without bond.
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