Key Hearing For Detroit Couple In Case Of Boy In Basement
The father and stepmother of a Detroit boy who was reported missing for 11 days are facing a key hearing to determine if they'll face trial on torture and abuse charges.
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The father and stepmother of a Detroit boy who was reported missing for 11 days are facing a key hearing to determine if they'll face trial on torture and abuse charges.
Details of death and extreme abuse emerged as Mitchelle Blair appeared in court following the discovery of two bodies.
Mitchelle Blair, 35, was arraigned via video feed Thursday, charged with five counts of first-degree child abuse.
Immanuel Foster weighed only 27 pounds when he died Oct. 24.
The mother and stepfather of a 12-year-old boy accused of murder in the Grand Rapids area are scheduled for trial March 23 on child abuse charges.
The last of the legal hurdles have been overcome and a funeral service has finally been set for the newborn baby boy who was found dead at a metro Detroit recycling center in January.
An 18-year-old Oakland County man is jailed without bond, accused of killing his infant son with blows to the head.
The 24-year-old Eastpointe mother who is facing child abuse and murder charges in the death of her 2-day-old baby was back in court Monday.
The child's 18-year-old father is behind bars.
A 22-year-old woman and her 28-year-old boyfriend are facing first-degree murder and torture charges in the death of her son.
Police say Alexie gave birth in a garage in Eastpointe on Dec. 22 and left the baby. It died two days later, likely from exposure to cold weather. The body was found at a recycling center in nearby Roseville on Jan. 14.
Charges have been brought against the father and stepmother of a Detroit boy who was discovered in the bowel's of his family's condo after an 11-day disappearance.
Erica Hammel says that after her son's attack, she started an online petition to get a child abuse registry created.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office believes the 26-year-old mother choked her son to death.
A Calhoun County judge granted a new trial, concluding his trial attorney didn't do enough to find medical experts to explain the case.
Police say Angela Alexie, 24, gave birth in a garage in Eastpointe on Dec. 22 and left the baby. It died two days later, likely from exposure to cold weather.
Bond was set at $1 million for 24-year-old Angela Alexie of Eastpointe.
A woman from northern Michigan faces child abuse and other charges after authorities say she gave her 10- and 12-year-old sons marijuana for medical reasons.
The 26-year-old Warren woman proclaimed her innocence before receiving the mandatory punishment in the case.
Before Wednesday's sentencing, she apologized and said she wishes to see her four surviving children, including a girl born in September.
Police responded to a 911 call around noon Sunday and allegedly found the 1-year-old girl on the floor, unresponsive.
Gerald Prill, a candidate for county judge in next week's election, agreed in 2010 to regularly visit the home of Karen and Timothy Tolin as part of a settlement between the Tolins and the Huron Intermediate School District.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit man and woman in the death of Immanuel Foster.
A trial attorney said the 65-year-old didn't drown her grandson and was actually covering for her daughter, who had a history of mental illness.
Police say the man told investigators that his stepson complained early Thursday morning of abdominal pain and began vomiting before losing consciousness.
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Michigan schools are facing scrutiny for using physical restraint and seclusion on students, especially those with disabilities.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
A 15-year-old could potentially face an adult sentence as court proceedings continue in the fatal stabbing of a Detroit man, prosecutors say.
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Michigan schools are facing scrutiny for using physical restraint and seclusion on students, especially those with disabilities.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Several fire departments and agencies responded to a fire at a food equipment company in Livingston County, Michigan, early Monday.
The Sumpter Township police chief says the department's future could hinge on whether or not voters approve the millage increase they rejected in August.
Nicole "Sky" Covington Freeman previews the Hug Detroit Day Celebration, slated for Aug. 23 at Woodbridge Garden Park in Detroit. More than 400 people are expected to attend.
Robert Reminga, who is an elected trustee in the West Michigan community of Plainfield Charter Township, is facing growing backlash over an anti-Muslim social media post that some believe he made. The township called an emergency board meeting on Aug. 14 over the matter.
The inaugural Black Bottom Black Legacy Festival took place Aug. 15-16 in Detroit as a celebration of the city's past, present and future. Here's an introduction to the event.