Redford man arraigned in Hazel Park murders of sister, nephew, denied bond
A Redford man is charged with first-degree murder of his sister and nephew, having been in custody since the day after the double slaying in Hazel Park.
Ladamien Keith Hill, 43, was arraigned Friday on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his sister, Linda Hill, 41, and her son, Kardi Jackson, 12, both of Hazel Park. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Ladamien Hill, who did not speak during the proceedings.
First-degree murder is punishable by life in prison without parole.
Ladamien Hill is being held without bond. He next has a probable cause conference on Sept. 16.
"This is a case of shocking and deplorable violence against a single mother and her son in their own home," Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said. "Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson should still be with us. My heart goes out to their family as they grieve for their loss."
Linda Hill and her son Kardi were found dead at their Berdeno Avenue home Monday afternoon.
Oakland County prosecutors say Linda Hill was on the phone Monday afternoon and told the caller "she had to go because her brother had arrived at her house."
At the time, Linda Hill's 64-year-old uncle, who lives in the basement, told police he was watching television and heard some loud noises. After about 15 to 30 minutes, he went upstairs and found Linda Hill, then called the police.
The uncle was not aware that anyone had been in the home other than Linda Hill and Kardi, the police report said.
Crews from the Oakland County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit and Oakland County Medical Examiner arrived at the home, and after police cleared the scene, the family was allowed back inside. The police chief said the family later told police they were initially unable to locate a brother, Ladamien Hill, to inform him of the death. However, after the police left the home, the family said he did stop by the house.
McDonald also said Ladamien Hill was at the home later that night.
Detectives then learned where Ladamien Hill could be found and arrested him. He remained in custody at Hazel Park Police Department while detectives worked with the Oakland County Prosecutor's office on the case.
Kardi was a student at Hazel Park Schools. A balloon release and community vigil in their memory took place Wednesday evening.