Tag Archives: Michigan Murder Charges

Greg Basolo facing 25 years in prison An Ingham County, Michigan man pled guilty but mentally ill for the killing of his father last year. Greg Basolo shot his father, a former police captain, on October 25, 2013.  At the time of the shooting, Basolo was living with his father on Fox Hollow Drive in […]

 Woman Claims “self-defense”                                                      The murder trial has begun for Diane Arellano, the 55-year-old Forrest Township woman accused of murdering her husband and concealing the act from the police. He […]

An ex-convict was arrested this month in connection with the strangling death of an elderly Warren man. As a repeat offender, the suspect faces first-degree murder charges, as well as felony murder and larceny–all with life-changing consequences if convicted.

Being convicted of murder charges in any state will result in life-changing consequences. Not only will the accused spend a significant amount of time behind bars, that person’s reputation will instantly be ruined, making them a prime suspect should the be linked to any further homicide cases. These are the circumstances of a case seen in recent news, where a tri-state police task force is investigating possible links a repeat homicidal offender may have to five cold cases.

A Clinton Township man was arrested recently after being suspected of killing his ex-fiancee and her son, while injuring two others. Police believe that they have greater reason to be suspicious of this man, as he has a significant criminal background, prior to this bloodly incident.

The investigation into the death of a young girl from Ludington has come to a standstill–until law enforcement officials receive crime and toxicology lab reports, they are unable to piece together specific details surrounding the death of Chloey Stoudt, and her accused killer James Belanger.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has granted a convicted murderer another shot at gaining his freedom. Michael George, 49, was found guilty of homicide based on the presentation of circumstantial evidence. However, new information discovered by George’s defense counsel shows not only that he may not be at fault, but that prosecution exhibited misconduct during the trial.

A 19 year-old man is awaiting sentencing after being charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting another man outside of a Chinese diner in Pontiac, Michigan.

In January, a Battle Creek infant was rushed to the hospital after relatives noticed he was bleeding out of his nose and mouth. An autopsy revealed that the young boy died from multiple head traumas allegedly sustained while his faterh was babysitting him. As a result, the infant’s father is being charged with child abuse and murder for his death.

After a shooting at an Augusta gas station turned deadly, law enforcement officials have arrested Taequean Morange, 20, on Michigan murder charges. However, his long criminal history, as well as testimony from the boy’s father suggest that he struggles with mental health issues that likely played a large role in this case.