Detroit woman heading to trial in 9-year-old son's death
A woman is heading to trial on charges related to the death of her 9-year-old son, whose remains were found in a shallow grave behind their Detroit home earlier this year.
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A woman is heading to trial on charges related to the death of her 9-year-old son, whose remains were found in a shallow grave behind their Detroit home earlier this year.
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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.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Hazel Park woman and her 12-year-old son on Monday.
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A male is dead and another person is in custody after a shooting on Detroit's west side Sunday morning, according to police.
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After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
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University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
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Good morning, Family! Looking at plenty of sun today with mild temps in the low mid 70's. A quick pop up shower may occur west of M23 by afternoon. More chances for rain arrive Friday with a few strong storms possible late evening. A little cooler but nice through the weekend in the mid 60's.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.