Whitmer kidnap trial focus turns toward entrapment
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
“They knew it was stoned-crazy talk and not a plan,” a defense attorney said, referring to the FBI. At one point, the attorney said the defendant's state of mind included coming up with a plan to put the governor on a kite to transport her.
'Begging for my life': Man accused of targeting and terrorizing high-end escorts in Metro Detroit
A high-end escort flew up from Florida to meet a man at a Detroit area hotel for sex. But when he went to leave, she said he slammed her against the wall and then terrorized her.
A high-end escort flew up from Florida to meet a man at a Detroit area hotel for sex. But when he went to leave, she said he slammed her against the wall and then terrorized her.
"I am a monster": Waterford man gets 50 years in prison for making child porn, blackmailing children
A Waterford man, already on parole for a sex crime against children, will spend 50 years in prison after sexually exploiting more minors and then blackmailing them.
A Waterford man, already on parole for a sex crime against children, will spend 50 years in prison after sexually exploiting more minors and then blackmailing them.
Father dies after saving daughter from Michigan house fire
Jeremy Droscha died days after sustaining injuries from a house explosion that injured his daughter.
Jeremy Droscha died days after sustaining injuries from a house explosion that injured his daughter.
Great Lakes Shipwreck discovery in Lake Superior tells story of sunken Schooner in 1891
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Ethan Crumbley to be held in Oakland County Jail as he awaits trial
Ethan Crumbley has been ordered to remain in the Oakland County Jail until his trial for the Oxford High School shooting.
Ethan Crumbley has been ordered to remain in the Oakland County Jail until his trial for the Oxford High School shooting.
Suspected robber found through TikTok; wore same shoes during robberies
He was posting videos for the past three months while police say he was committing these robberies.
He was posting videos for the past three months while police say he was committing these robberies.
16-year-old charged in Detroit triple murder that left 5-year-old boy dead
Malcolm Ray Hardy was charged with three felony murder counts and three first degree premeditated murder counts, two counts of armed robbery, and eight counts of felony firearm for the gruesome killings of Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son Caleb Harris.
Malcolm Ray Hardy was charged with three felony murder counts and three first degree premeditated murder counts, two counts of armed robbery, and eight counts of felony firearm for the gruesome killings of Aaron Benson, LaShon Marshall, and her son Caleb Harris.
Ethan Crumbley's journal entries laid out teen's shooting plan, path toward his 'dark side'
One of the passages read in court went: "I will cause the biggest school shooting in Michigan's history. I have fully mentally lost it after years of fighting with my dark side. My parents won't listen to me about help or a therapist."
One of the passages read in court went: "I will cause the biggest school shooting in Michigan's history. I have fully mentally lost it after years of fighting with my dark side. My parents won't listen to me about help or a therapist."
Man livestreams FedEx driver picking up suspected sex worker in Detroit
A FedEx driver is caught on video cruising around Detroit with an alleged prostitute in his truck. The driver makes some curious stops, and even some deliveries -- before dropping her off.
A FedEx driver is caught on video cruising around Detroit with an alleged prostitute in his truck. The driver makes some curious stops, and even some deliveries -- before dropping her off.
Ethan Crumbley told friend prior to Oxford shooting: Parents 'make me feel like I’m the problem'
Ethan Crumbley’s texts to a friend were read in court Thursday, revealing new details in the case, claiming in one that his father told him to “suck it up” and his parents “make me feel like I’m the problem.”
Ethan Crumbley’s texts to a friend were read in court Thursday, revealing new details in the case, claiming in one that his father told him to “suck it up” and his parents “make me feel like I’m the problem.”
James and Jennifer Crumbley to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges in Oxford shooting case
The last time the Crumbley parents were in court, text messages between Ethan and Jennifer were read and discussed, including concerning messages that prosecutors said she ignored. Those exact messages were read during the hearing. Here's a recap of what was discussed.
The last time the Crumbley parents were in court, text messages between Ethan and Jennifer were read and discussed, including concerning messages that prosecutors said she ignored. Those exact messages were read during the hearing. Here's a recap of what was discussed.
Man's keloid scarring growing over 75 percent of body but insurance won't cover surgery
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
Ethan Crumbley 'adored' Hitler, tortured animals, and wanted to 'explore his darkness'; prosecutors
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley adored Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer, wanted to explore his dark side, and wanted to be remembered for his actions, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's office.
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley adored Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer, wanted to explore his dark side, and wanted to be remembered for his actions, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's office.
Ethan Crumbley reading Harry Potter books, has "pretty excessive" funds in commissary sheriff says
In witness testimony on Tuesday, it was revealed that Ethan Crumbley is reading Harry Potter books and has "pretty excessive" funds in commissary according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
In witness testimony on Tuesday, it was revealed that Ethan Crumbley is reading Harry Potter books and has "pretty excessive" funds in commissary according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Ethan Crumbley planned to stalk, rape, and kill classmate, Oakland County prosecutor says
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will appear before a judge Tuesday for a scheduled hearing regarding a request to transfer the teen out of Oakland County jail and into a juvenile detention center.
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley will appear before a judge Tuesday for a scheduled hearing regarding a request to transfer the teen out of Oakland County jail and into a juvenile detention center.
5-year-old boy murdered execution style in Detroit home, family says, mom and her boyfriend also killed
A 5-year-old boy was shot execution style, according to family, and was among three who were killed in a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.
A 5-year-old boy was shot execution style, according to family, and was among three who were killed in a triple shooting on Detroit's west side.
Woman gets $9,000 towing bill after I-696 snowstorm pileup
And the bill also included, "A $375 Covid charge," she said. "Five hundred some dollars for storage, $2,100 to hook it up."
And the bill also included, "A $375 Covid charge," she said. "Five hundred some dollars for storage, $2,100 to hook it up."
Former U-M students say ex-professor sexually abused them and claimed he was into voodoo, Illuminati
"He pretended that he was part of a powerful group of leaders who required sex and he threatened my life if I didn't follow his orders," she said.
"He pretended that he was part of a powerful group of leaders who required sex and he threatened my life if I didn't follow his orders," she said.