Murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 identified as WWII veteran
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
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A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
A Southeast Michigan man, who police say is a fugitive wanted in a 2001 murder, was arrested in Guatemala and returned to the U.S. Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, was arrested on Wednesday by the Farmington Hills Police Department with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the police department said.
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
A Saginaw, Michigan, man was sentenced to 23 to 45 years in prison in connection with the 2003 murder of 57-year-old Jeanette Wilton.
Richard Werstine was arraigned Friday on a bench warrant after he failed to appear at his 1994 murder trial.
U.S. Marshals arrested Richard Werstine, also known as Joseph Alan Stavros, last month in Panama.
A Saginaw man has pleaded no contest to the 2003 murder and sexual assault of a woman whose body was found in the Flint River.
Deborah Kennedy, 40, was found stabbed to death inside her Southfield home on the 24000 Block of Lee Baker.
Sheri Jo Elliott was reported missing on Nov. 16, 1983, after she did not return home from school in Flint.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
It has been four decades since Eugene Gardella, Peggy Buchman, Carrie Karle, and their three other siblings learned that their mother, 44-year-old Belinda Gardella, was fatally stabbed.
The Waterford Police Department says it is still investigating the 2018 murder of 24-year-old Samantha Oriana Cosway, and is hoping someone will come forward with information.
An 82-year-old man from Michigan has been indicted on murder charges, 37 years after the disappearance of his wife in Will County, Illinois.
Police said forensic testing and genetic genealogy identified Kenneth Smith as the person who killed two women in the 1980s and a third woman in the 1990s.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office in Southeast Michigan has a specialized unit to help close cold cases. Julia Avant reports on how they're doing it.
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After nearly 30 years, an arrest has been made in a Pontiac cold case homicide, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. A 45-year-old Indiana man was arrested.
The victim, 73-year-old Charles Barnett, was found shot to death in his Corwin Street home on April 30, 1998.
Police have identified a woman whose remains were found in a Canadian well nearly two decades ago. She was born in the 19th century, police said.
The district attorney's office said one victim told investigators she had "waited 40 years" to receive closure.
The 47-year-old man was charged in December 2024 after advancements in DNA testing capabilities allowed investigators to further analyze evidence in the case.
The man was laid to rest at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown Township.
The arrest of 51-year-old Gregory J. Moore marks the latest twist in a cold case that has eluded Ohio authorities since 2013.
Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she first disappeared from her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in July 1962.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
A 56-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Fenton, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after law enforcement found him in a cornfield.
An investigation is ongoing after three people were injured when a motorcycle collided with a truck in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday night, according to police.
An individual is in custody after a person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting on Detroit's east side Friday night, according to police.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after investigators found a man and a woman dead in the residence.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after being found hiding in a cornfield.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
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.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
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.
Breezy and cool with a slight chance of afternoon isolated showers
The Detroit Institute of Arts on Saturday celebrated a new mural at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford Township. The mural was created as part of the organization's Partners in Public Art program.
A brand-new school year starts on Monday for most students in Metro Detroit. On Saturday, a community organization got families ready with a back-to-school festival. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after officials discovered a man and a woman dead in the residence.
Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war after negotiations for a deal between the two countries failed late Friday. The U.S. is set to impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada has vowed to respond. Julia Avant spoke with Sandy K. Baruah, the CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the impact the tariffs could have on Michigan.