Man Gets Life For 1972 Murder Of 3 Men In Michigan
Laurence Lamont pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree murder
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Laurence Lamont pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree murder
Those now incarcerated for crimes committed under age 18 would stay locked up despite pleas for a second look.
The 73-year-old accepted a deal to avoid a possible life sentence -- although because of his age, he could likely die behind bars.
A Detroit firefighter has been charged with second degree murder in connection with a shooting at a local bar.
A paroled ex-convict accused of rape, torture and murder in the deaths of a Michigan couple has been ordered to stand trial.
fatally stabbing a teenage girl in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and burying her in a sand pile
Police say the men were targeting a man for an earlier killing when the 6-year-old girl was shot.
Bob Bashara made the comment at a hearing Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court.
Court records show Carol Kopenkoskey admitted to shooting her husband five times.
Peter G. Jones is a 46-year old ex-convict whose criminal history includes two murders.
A 73-year-old Detroit man faces up to 20 years in prison in the slaying of a woman whose dismembered body was found in his bathtub.
Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of an elderly woman who was found murdered inside her condo.
He said it would be helpful to prepare for trial, but prosecutors objected.
Bobby Taylor was convicted of killing Rosaline Lee, and dumping her body in a local lake.
Farmington Hills police are combing through evidence looking for a solid lead in the murder of a popular party store owner.
In an unusual case, a federal judge is recommending that a convicted killer from Wayne County be allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge after nearly 35 years in prison.
A man faces sentencing next year in Monroe County after entering a plea agreement in three slayings from 1972.
A man accused of killing a his girlfriend's 4-year-old son on a central Michigan Indian reservation admitted he delivered a fatal punch to the boy's head before burning his body.
An elderly man who was murdered inside his apartment personally let his suspected killers into his home, according to police.
Detroit police say DNA evidence has helped solved a homicide from 20 years ago.
Authorities say the 25-year-old killed a 71-year-old Detroit woman who rescued her from homelessness as a child.
A federal judge has agreed to sever some of the charges against a man accused of killing a 4-year-old boy on an Indian reservation near Mount Pleasant.
The 45-year-old accepted a plea deal in the 1991 rape and killing of a mother of five at a metro Detroit social agency where both of them worked.
James Craig is criticizing the initial investigation into the year-old unsolved slayings of four people at an east side Detroit home.
Tyler "TJ" Taylor was gunned down last month on this way to work.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its three employees continues heading to trial.
It's a flavor so iconic that it's even made its way out of the glass at one bar that has celebrated its release since the beginning.
Slotkin was in Detroit on Monday for a roundtable hosted by the James Beard Foundation.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
The district is looking to improve student safety, expand academic areas and school infrastructure with funding from the bond.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its three employees continues heading to trial.
It's a flavor so iconic that it's even made its way out of the glass at one bar that has celebrated its release since the beginning.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its employees continues heading to trial.
The long winter wait is over as one of Michigan's most recognizable beers is back. Bell's Oberon makes its seasonal return, which always comes with some Oberon Day celebrations across the state.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin is raising concerns about how extreme weather and federal funding cuts are pushing up costs for Michigan farmers and ultimately for restaurants and consumers across the state.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
Brighton Area Schools is asking voters for a $156 million bond to improve student safety, expand academic areas and school infrastructure.