Jury To Decide Fate Of Man Charged In 'Family Dollar' Double Murder
Lavere Bryant, 34, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July shooting deaths of Family Dollar employees Joseph Orlando and Brenna Machus.
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Lavere Bryant, 34, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July shooting deaths of Family Dollar employees Joseph Orlando and Brenna Machus.
Derek Flemming was shot in the head in September after getting out of his vehicle to confront Martin Zale about his aggressive driving.
Ellen Aubrey, 57, was found dead in her basement, wrapped in a blanket.
Before Wednesday's sentencing, she apologized and said she wishes to see her four surviving children, including a girl born in September.
A Detroit teenager accused of helping rob and kill a young street artist has been found competent to stand trial for murder.
A man fatally shot two family members at different homes and held a hostage for several hours at another home before surrendering to sheriff's deputies.
A preliminary exam from Sierra Tankersley on felony murder and first degree child abuse charges was rescheduled.
Patrick Sourander of Prudenville was arraigned Monday in West Branch District Court on charges of second-degree murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm while committing a felony.
Who killed Rolex Johnson?
"Defense attorneys are very expensive..."
Two Oakland County teenagers are facing life in prison after they allegedly offered undercover agents $2,000 to kill a Flint man.
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday in honor of Chelsea Small out in front of the same store. The person responsible for Small's death has yet to be arrested.
A $37,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the man who killed Chelsea Small last year.
Petty Officer Terrence Hill, Jr., survived two tours in Afghanistan only to be gunned down in Detroit.
Prosecutors said 50-year-old John Robert Allen had 35 additional injuries besides the three that caused his death,
George Tanner confessed he beat Christopher Townsend with a wrench and strangled him with a seatbelt, then burned his corps
Investigators say robbery may have been the motive in the shooting death of Kenneth Labita, who was found dead in his Plymouth Township home on Monday.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan's reward of $2,500 was increased by the family to a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Tiane Brown.
Michigan officials say a 67-year-old inmate has been found dead in an apparent homicide.
"He started crying...He said he had his wife killed," Paul Monroe said.
A 37-year-old Warren man charged with killing his girlfriend and concealing her body in a plastic drum will undergo a competency exam.
Police said the body of 30-year-old Rachel Watson was found Thursday just after midnight in the basement of her Westland home.
Her body was found the same day she apparently planned to meet with the father of her 1-year-old to discuss ending their relationship.
Police have a man in custody who might have been involved with the murder of a woman in Westland.
Several witnesses have been call by the prosecution to talk about the defendant's alternative sexual lifestyle.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Another cold night before warmer air moves in
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.