Detroit Foster Parents Charged After 9-Year-Old Dies Following Alleged Prolonged Abuse and Neglect

DETROIT — In a tragic case emerging from Detroit, a 9-year-old foster child named Owen has died under horrific circumstances, leading to murder and torture charges against his foster parents, Sherman Devaughn Jones, 46, and Sampaguita L. Jones, 41. The charges, which include felony murder, torture, and involuntary manslaughter, come after investigators discovered evidence of prolonged abuse and neglect. Responding to a distress call at the Jones’ residence on Gladstone Street on September 19, 2023, …

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Detroit Mom Jailed After Son’s Fatal Crash

DETROIT, MI – A Detroit mother is grappling with the loss of her young son following a heartbreaking car accident that has also led to her facing legal repercussions. The tragedy unfolded when Shaniqua Baskin, driving with malfunctioning brakes, was involved in a fatal crash on May 6, 2020, resulting in the death of her four-year-old son, Jo’Quavious. In a recent court hearing, Baskin was sentenced to three years of probation, with the first six …

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Unlimited Digital Access: Support Local Detroit and Michigan News with Trusted Reporting and Comprehensive Coverage

Detroit, Michigan residents now have the opportunity to access unlimited digital content by subscribing for just $1 for the first 6 months. This offer includes access to trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news, accurate, fact-based journalism, and complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics. Additionally, subscribers will have access to sports coverage and columns from local journalists, as well as personalized newsletters on topics of interest. The subscription not only provides access to …

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Chaos in Detroit, Mother’s Day Shooting Stuns Neighborhood

DETROIT, MI – A typically serene Mother’s Day afternoon turned chaotic on Detroit’s west side when gunfire erupted, sending residents scrambling for cover. The incident occurred on Whitcomb Street near Grand River, an area familiar with disputes involving the alleged shooter. A woman is accused of opening fire with an assault rifle, riddling a neighbor’s house with bullet holes. Residents, who have long harbored concerns about escalating tensions, say they were not surprised by the …

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Tragic Double Shooting on Detroit’s East Side Kills 23-Year-Old Woman

DETROIT, MI – The tragic shooting of 23-year-old Monet Carter early Tuesday morning on Detroit’s east side has left her family, friends, and community in mourning as police work to unravel the mystery behind her death. Tiffany McCurdy, Carter’s aunt, remembers her niece as a vibrant and beautiful young woman. “It’s heartbreaking to lose someone so full of potential in such a senseless act,” she said. Detroit police responded to the scene around 4 a.m. …

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Detroit Stripper’s Daughter Resurrects Unresolved Murder Allegations in Viral TikTok

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – The daughter of Tamara Greene, a slain Detroit stripper, has posted a TikTok video that has resurrected allegations surrounding one of the city’s most infamous unsolved murders. Ashly Jackson claims that her mother was murdered because she was having an affair with former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a rumour that gained traction after a 2002 party at Kilpatrick’s Manoogian Mansion. Jackson’s video has garnered nearly four million views on TikTok, in which …

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Struggle for Gun Ends in Fatal Shooting of Two Men in Detroit

DETROIT, MI- A tragic incident unfolded in Detroit on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two men during a struggle for a gun. According to the police, the shooting occurred at 2:30 p.m. on the corner of Archdale Street and Circle Drive, near Eight Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway. The suspected shooter approached a man in a wheelchair, leading to an argument that escalated and resulted in gunfire. Both men fought for control of …

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Unlimited Digital Access: $1 for 6 Months of Trusted Local Detroit and Michigan News

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – Residents of Detroit and wider Michigan now have the option to subscribe for unlimited digital access to local and statewide news. For only $1 in the first 6 months, subscribers will gain access to trusted, up-to-date local news, accurate journalism, and complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics. Additionally, sports coverage, local columns, and newsletters on various topics are included in the subscription. This subscription aims to provide residents with in-depth coverage …

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Murdered Detroit Woman: Family Desperate for Answers

DETROIT, Michigan – A family is still in search of answers after the tragic murder of a woman in Detroit. The victim, whose name has not been released, was found dead in her home last week. Police are investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified at this time. Family members are struggling to come to terms with the loss, describing the victim as a kind and compassionate person. They are urging anyone with …

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Burning Car Yields Three Bodies

DETROIT, MI – Detroit police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a mysterious case involving a burned-out vehicle with unidentified occupants. The Homicide Task Force is spearheading the investigation, calling on community members to provide any information they may have. The identities of those found in the vehicle remain unknown, and investigators are working to determine what led to the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the situation to contact Crime …

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