Police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide in Handy Township involving a mother and her son. Livingston County Undersheriff Mike Murphy tells WHMI that they were called out to a home in the 10000 block of Sargent Road just after 7pm Friday where they discovered two bodies lying in the front yard. Their preliminary investigation indicates that a 23-year-old Handy Township man shot his 43-year-old mother and then turned the gun on himself. A handgun was recovered at the scene. He confirmed that there were witnesses to the incident that corroborate the murder-suicide theory. However, he said he wouldnât release any additional details. Autopsies are expected to be completed by Monday. (JK)
Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide In Handy TownshipPolice Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide In Handy Township
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Livingston Sheriff Defends Handling Of Case Involving Detroit Double HomicideLivingston Sheriff Defends Handling Of Case Involving Detroit Double Homicide
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Department is defending its role in an investigation that led to two bodies being found in an abandoned Detroit house Saturday. Police say they believe the bodies of 4-year-old Savannah Walker (pictured at left) and her mother, 39-year-old Heidi Walker, were those found in the burned out home. While their last known address was in Ann Arbor, officials say they are former residents of Howell and Pinckney. Savannah was the subject of an Amber Alert issued early Saturday by State Police at the Brighton Post. It was filed by another daughter of Heidi Walker, Amanda Perlaki, who lives in Genoa Township. Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte says Perlaki initially called them on Tuesday to report her mother was missing. He says Perlaki told them a woman named Tameka told her that a third person, known only as âPaw Paw,â said Savannah had told him she saw her mother âdead on a bed.â Bezotte said his deputy then attempted to ping the cell phone of Heidi Walker and learned it had been shut off for 14 hours and was last located by a cell tower in Detroit. Police in Washtenaw County were then asked to conduct a welfare check at Heidi Walkerâs Ann Arbor address where they talked with her father. He said he last saw his daughter six days earlier when she picked up her mail. He indicated that he wasnât worried about her because she moved around a lot. Bezotte says from the information they had at that point, they didnât have jurisdiction as neither Heidi nor Savannah were Livingston County residents. He says they told Perlaki to contact either the Washtenaw County Sheriffâs Department or State Police. Why she waited until late Friday to do so, he wasnât sure, but said that comments from Detroit Police Chief James Craig that Livingston County had somehow mishandled the case were completely unwarranted. Bezotte says in hindsight they could have contacted State Police, but they were dealing with second and third-hand information and that the veracity of what they were being told was unclear. The person being sought for questioning in the murders is 33-year-old Marcus Hightower (pictured at right) of Detroit. He is believed to have been in a relationship with Savannah's mother at the time of her death. (JK)
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2016 Walk for Warmth Raises Funds for Local Families2016 Walk for Warmth Raises Funds for Local Families
A recipient of benefits from OLHSA last year helped kick off a fundraising event at the Hartland Educational Service Center Saturday. Cathie Watt says walking in the Walk for Warmth this year is a way to pay back just a small portion of what she received last year when hard times struck her family. In its 26th year the Walk for Warmth raises funds to help people in need of assistance with winter utility bills. Wattâs family was one of some 500 to receive help with utility costs last year. The Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency hosts the event in hopes of raising over $90,000. 100 percent of the money is used to help residents in Livingston County. OLHSA CEO Ron Borngesser says the event was born out of need. He says it started 26 years ago with the 29 Community Action Agencies in Michigan. He says they saw a need for assistance when a lot of people were having shut offs. Borngesser says they saw that something needed to be done and there wasn't enough assistance coming from other areas, so they decided as a network to have an independent fundraiser to help supplement the problem of paying utility bills. He says it is just wonderful to see all the volunteers come out and have a good time. He says last year Livingston County helped raise about half of the $180,000 goal between the two county's they serve, to help fund the heating bills of those in need. Watt was one of about 300 walkers, and was joined by a number of elected officials, church groups and civic organizations. Watt tells WHMI her family needed help last year after neither she nor her husband could work for several months. She says she didnât think she qualified but finally asked for help when theyâd been out of propane for two weeks. She says it was hard for her because she thought it was probably help for those that are truely indigent. She says she had a false persona and it's hard to ask for help. She says she finally went to OLHSA and it was amazing. The people were just wonderful and they genuinely help everybody and anybody from all walks of life. Watt says they filled up her propane tank and they got warm again. She says it gave them that helping hand they needed to get back on their feet. Watt says she is grateful for the help she received and it changed her life. As of Saturday morning walkers had raised $80,000 toward the Livingston County goal. Donations continue to be accepted through the OLHSA website. (DS)
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Accident Closes I-96 East of Brighton for 3 Hours Accident Closes I-96 East of Brighton for 3 Hours
A Detroit man was seriously injured Saturday when the car he was driving went out of control and hit a guardrail on eastbound I-96, east of the Kensington Road exit. 23-year old Michael Anthony Reid-Colliers was not wearing a seat belt when the accident occurred at about 7 a.m. He had to be removed with the aid of the Jaws of Life. He was airlifted by Survival Flight Helicopter to the University of Michigan Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and is listed in serious condition. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Dept., which investigated the mishap, says that both alcohol and excessive speed appear to have been factors in the crash. Sheriffâs deputies were assisted at the scene by the Brighton Area, Green Oak Twp. and Lyon Twp. fire departments and state police of the Brighton post. The accident is still under investigation by the Livingston County Sheriffâs Departmentâs Traffic Safety Bureau. (TT)
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Family Of Six Found Dead In Fenton Township HomeFamily Of Six Found Dead In Fenton Township Home
Six residents of a Fenton Township home, including four children, were found dead Sunday after police said they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Genesee County Sheriff Robert Pickell said that a family was found inside the home in the 13000 block of Stony Brook Pass inside the Stony Brook subdivision. He said it appeared to be the result of carbon monoxide and may have been related to a generator that was being run inside the home following a power outage on Friday evening. Genesee County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene along with Fenton Township firefighters and Linden police. A Consumers Energy crew was also called to the scene. An investigation into the cause of the poisoning continues. (JK)
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Putnam Township Fire Officials Say Millage Increase NeededPutnam Township Fire Officials Say Millage Increase Needed
The Putnam Township Fire Departmentâs millage hasnât seen an increase in almost two decades and officials are saying a hike may be needed to continue basic operation. Fire Chief Greg Amburgey says itâs becoming more and more expensive to run the department as equipment costs increase and personnel decreases. The operating millage rate for the department has been stagnant for the last 19 years and the Chief says itâs not cutting it anymore. Amburgey proposed an increase to the rate to the Putnam Township Board of Trustees last week and some numbers were thrown around to figure out how many mills should be added and for how many years. The Fire Departmentâs budget for the last year was $480,000 and Chief Amburgey says they only received $360,000 in taxes. The department had to borrow out of the townshipâs general fund just to make budget and Amburgey says thatâs not a stable plan. The trustees discussed an increase to 2 mills stretched over 2 years because costs will only continue to go up. This would generate roughly $560,000 for the department. The board plans to discuss an exact number at their March meeting, but Trustee Norm Klein says they have to tread these waters carefully because it will be a âsubstantial increase.â (DK)
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13 Years Later, Police Still Investigating Unsolved Green Oak Murder 13 Years Later, Police Still Investigating Unsolved Green Oak Murder
Itâs been thirteen years since a Detroit residentâs body was discovered in an abandoned farmhouse in Green Oak Township but authorities say the investigation is ongoing. 19-year-old Anthony âNikkiâ Nicholas was found shot to death in the farmhouse on property between M-36 and Spicer Road on February 21st, 2003. Nicholas lived life as a woman and made a living as a female impersonator in Detroit area bars. While the murder is technically considered a cold case, Green Oak Township Police Chief Jason Pless says itâs still reviewed by detectives, as well as the Livingston County Cold Case Team assembled through the sheriffâs department. Pless tells WHMI he has two hopes; that either someone comes forward with information or there is some type of forensic development with physical evidence and changes in technology to help identify a suspect. Authorities previously indicated they believed Nicholas was murdered at the abandoned farmhouse, as opposed to being killed elsewhere and then dumped locally, but remain open to any possibility. Anyone who may have information on the unsolved homicide is asked to call the Green Oak Police Department at 810-231-9626 or the cold case team at 517-540-7880. Anonymous tips can also be made to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. (JM)
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Former Police Sergeant Faces Extradition Hearing In Tennessee Former Police Sergeant Faces Extradition Hearing In Tennessee
UPDATE:
Cook has waived extradition and is expected to be back in Livingston County this week to face charges.
A well-known member of the local law enforcement community facing embezzlement accusations will face an extradition hearing later this month. Former Pinckney Police Sergeant Bill Cook was arrested last week and remains lodged in the Bradley County Jail. He has a hold placed on him for extradition to Michigan and a hearing is scheduled in General Sessions Court in Bradley County, Tennessee February 29th. The warrant alleges Cook embezzled more than $20,000 from a vulnerable adult, his mother, while he had power of attorney. The Hamburg Township Police Department launched an investigation last May after being contacted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services about concerns with his motherâs finances. She had lived with him for a short time in Hamburg Township before being transferred to a nursing home. Cook was a longtime sergeant with the Pinckney Police Department and resigned unexpectedly April 4th late at night via email but was in good standing with the department. (JM)
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Runway Repurposed Again Draws Record Crowd & ParticipantsRunway Repurposed Again Draws Record Crowd & Participants
An annual fashion design fundraiser drew contestants of all ages to Crystal Gardens Sunday. The 8th annual Runway Repurposed event had the largest number of amateur fashion designers yet competing for top spots in their categories. The competition, which has contestants create items of clothing out of all kinds of clothing and fabrics, brought in people of all ages. This year's winner in the Advanced category was Theresa Heires, who also won first place in the competition in 2008. Committee co-chair Lori Dodds says this yearâs competition was the largest so far. She says it is a committee of 12 great women who do the planning, which she says takes a lot. She says it's like planning a wedding and everything comes together at the end. She says everyone gets their jobs to do and they do it well, and everything comes together. She says it's a great fundraiser and a great cause, so it's worth the work. She says this has been the most entrants they've had and she thinks there were 72 that entered and actually 65 who competed. Dodds says the competition came from all over southeast Michigan but as far away as Glennie in northern Lower Michigan. Runway Repurposed planning starts in September when the committee meets for the first time. Designers choose their fabrics in January from discarded clothing, odds and ends fabrics and even paper products. Once they have their fabric choices, they spend five weeks turning those fabrics into a new creation. This yearâs candidates participated in five different categories, including Young Beginner, Beginner Student, Beginner Adult, Avant Garde and Advanced. Daria Dimitrova won the young beginner category. She says her design was fashioned after a movie character. Dimitrova says she feels very accomplished and like she has a lot more ahead of her. She says this is giving her inspiration to keep designing. Her mother is her inspiration because she is a designer also, and her other inspirations are if she sees something interesting in a movie, and her friend's doll clothes. Dimitrova, whose mother took first place for her design in the Avante Garde category, says she wants to have her own clothing design company. Along with the runway show there was a silent auction, a raffle and 50/50 drawing. Money raised from the event contributes to the operating fund for the Howell Opera House. (DS)
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Michigan Appeals Court Affirms Home Invasion Convictions Michigan Appeals Court Affirms Home Invasion Convictions
The Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed a manâs various convictions tied to local home invasion cases. 50-year-old Leonard King was convicted by a jury of 2nd degree home invasion, attempted 3rd degree home invasion and possession of burglar tools and receiving and concealing stolen property in separate cases. King was sentenced as a 4th time habitual offender in Livingston County Circuit Court and was ordered to spend 20 to 80 years in prison. The charges were filed in connection with a break in at a Genoa Township home in 2013. Michigan Department of Corrections records show Kingâs earliest release date is currently June of 2033. In his appeal, King argued his defense counsel performed inadequately, the trial court erred in joining the two cases, that he is entitled to resentencing and the prosecutor committed error requiring reversal. The Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming Kingâs convictions and rejected the majority of arguments but did remand the case back to the trial court further sentencing proceedings. King argued the trial court erred in exceeding the sentencing guidelines. The opinion cited various case law regarding sentencing guidelines and remanded the case for a Crosby hearing. Local court records show that no new dates have been scheduled. (JM)
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Gilbert Says She'll Be The Democrat To End 16 Years Of GOP RepresentationGilbert Says She'll Be The Democrat To End 16 Years Of GOP Representation
Can a Democrat win Michiganâs 8th District? Itâs a question eight previous Democrats have answered affirmatively only to end up on the wrong side of the vote totals on election night. The Democratic candidate this year says she will break that trend and it will be women who will make the difference. Speaking Sunday on WHMIâs Viewpoint program, actress Melissa Gilbert said she will be able to break the GOP lock on the district by energizing Democrats, attracting independent voters and even flipping a few Republicans. "I'm out all the time listening to what people need and attracting those swing voters to vote my way. I think women are going to carry that. I've had a lot of women coming up to me and saying things like 'I've never voted for a Democrat in my life but I know you and now I'm hearing what you're saying and you'll have my vote.'"
Gilbert, who lives in Brighton, says her past experience as President of Screen Actors Guild and as a member of the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO will give her the ability to hit the ground running. As to the ongoing criticism about back taxes she owes the IRS, Gilbert says she has repeatedly answered that by pointing out that the back taxes came about by what she called âa perfect stormâ of a divorce, selling her home during the real estate crash and a lull in her career. She says she took responsibility for that situation and contacted the IRS to set up a repayment plan. She adds that the reason that issue is continuously lobbed at her by Republicans is to detract from the voting record of Congressman Mike Bishop, the Republican incumbent she seeks to replace. (JK)
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African Safari & Fighter Pilot Experience Among Items At Annual VINA AuctionAfrican Safari & Fighter Pilot Experience Among Items At Annual VINA Auction
A fundraiser is coming up next month benefitting a low income dental clinic in Livingston County. The VINA Clinic has provided basic dental care to over 2,100 uninsured adults over the seven years it has operated in downtown Brighton. Each month they provide appointments for up to 200 people, with 15 to 20 being new patients. On March 11th at 5:30 pm they are holding their eighth annual auction fundraiser at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Howell to help cover expenses. VINA's Dr. Christine Love says there will be appetizers, a gourmet dinner, raffles, and both a silent and live auction. The live auction will coincidentally be run by WHMIâs own Mike Marino and Jon King from Mike & Jon in the Morning. The big prize for the live auction is a seven night African safari with all meals included. There is also an opportunity to win the chance to be a âfighter pilot for a dayâ and a weekâs stay at a vacation home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In the silent auction, attendees will have the chance to bid on many themed gift baskets from local businesses, original art donated from Michael Monroe, and signed sports memorabilia from Miguel Cabrera and Jim Harbaugh. Tickets for the event are $75 per person. For more information, to donate, or to sponsor, visit their website through the link below. (MK)
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Plea Talks Underway With Chelsea Man Facing Federal Child Porn ChargesPlea Talks Underway With Chelsea Man Facing Federal Child Porn Charges
Plea negotiations are underway for a Chelsea man facing federal child pornography charges. George Louis Trevino was arrested by federal agents February 4th after a search warrant was executed at his home on Old US-12 in Chelsea. The warrant was issued after investigators with the Department of Homeland Security say they traced an IP address linked to that residence to an illegal download of known child pornography. Once in custody Trevino reportedly admitted to agents he viewed such material on a daily basis and had approximately one terabyte of the material on his computer and other drives. Authorities allege he possessed child pornography images and videos with children ranging in age from newborns to 13 years old. Trevino also told investigators he first began looking at child pornography online about 11 years ago and admitted to inappropriately touching a 12 or 13-year-old girl back in the 1990s. A hearing for Trevino last week in U.S. District Court in Detroit continued his custody until a March 18th preliminary exam and indicated both sides were engaged in plea negotiations. (JK)
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Bishop Doubts Any Supreme Court Nominee Will Win Approval This YearBishop Doubts Any Supreme Court Nominee Will Win Approval This Year
As the U.S. Supreme Court resumes just two days after the justices and thousands of dignitaries, friends and family mourned the loss of Justice Antonin Scalia, Congressman Mike Bishop says any effort to replace him this year is unlikely to succeed. Almost immediately upon learning of Scaliaâs death, Senate Republican leaders said they didnât think President Obama should even make a nomination to replace him as itâs the final year of Obamaâs Presidency. Obama has said he has a Constitutional duty to make a nomination and plans to do so. While Bishop, a member of the House of Representatives, wonât have any role in the process, he tells WHMI that while the President can go ahead and make a nomination, he agrees it is unlikely any nominee will win approval. "There's less than a year left. There's not a lot of trust between members of Congress and this administration. I think it's going to be very difficult for this President to nominate a justice, although I don't know who that might be, and to get that person through in the time they have." As it currently stands, many of the cases expected to come before the nationâs highest court are likely to end in 4-4 ties, which would allow the appropriate lower court ruling to remain in effect, without setting any permanent precedent. One of the term's biggest cases, a challenge to Texas' strict regulation of abortion clinics, awaits the court next week. (JK)
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Fenton Family Identified In Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fenton Family Identified In Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Police have identified the Fenton Township family killed in whatâs believed to have been a case of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. The bodies of two adults and four children were found inside their home in the Stony Brook subdivision. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Len and 39-year-old Heather Quasarano and their children; 11-year-old Luke, 9-year-old Brenden, 7-year-old Rachel and 2-year-old Grant. The announcement was made during a news conference held today by the Genesee County Sheriffâs Office. Sheriff Robert Pickell called it a tragic accident, saying a generator was hooked up to a propane tank in the basement of the home following a power outage on Friday evening. It took responding crews nearly two hours to clear the home of "toxic fumes". Meanwhile, a Go Fund Me site was set up to assist with funeral costs and may be accessed through the link below. (JM)
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Former Police Sergeant Waives Extradition From Tennessee Former Police Sergeant Waives Extradition From Tennessee
A former police sergeant is expected to be back in Livingston County this week to face charges in an alleged embezzlement case. Livingston County Prosecutor William Vailliencourt tells WHMI that William Cook has waived extradition and arrangements have been made for a transport company to pick him up from Bradley County, Tennessee. Thatâs where Cook remains jailed after being arrested on a warrant from Livingston County. Cook is alleged to have embezzled more than $20,000 from a vulnerable adult, his mother, while he had power of attorney. The Hamburg Township Police Department investigated after being contacted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services last May, which had concerns related to the finances of Cookâs mother. She had lived with him for a short time in Hamburg Township before being transferred to a nursing home. Cook was a longtime sergeant with the Pinckney Police Department and resigned unexpectedly and late at night April 4th via email but was in good standing with the department. Cookâs wife has denied the allegations and maintains the funds were used to pay for his motherâs care and medication, as well as special dietary needs. (JM)
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Local Leaders Say Snyder's Budget Proposal Has "A Lot Of Unknowns"Local Leaders Say Snyder's Budget Proposal Has "A Lot Of Unknowns"
Local government and community health bodies are looking for more information on a budget proposal from Governor Rick Snyder. The governorâs budget for the 2017 fiscal year includes a proposal to transfer service funds that currently go to a regional community mental health partnership that consists of four counties and direct it to health plans. Livingston is one of the counties within the partnership, along with Washtenaw, Monroe and Lenawee. Connie Conklin, Executive Director of Livingston County Community Mental Health, says there isnât really a plan of why the funding would be transferred, except for some talk around pushing health care integration and being able to serve consumers better. Conklin tells WHMI the proposal is seriously lacking in detail and would take money from the highest-risk population. Conklin, the Livingston County Legislative Committee and State Representative Lana Theis met Monday night to discuss Gov. Snyderâs proposal, as well as a resolution from the County Board of Commissioners encouraging leaders to prevent it from becoming law. Theis reserved judgment on the resolution under the belief that âa lot of assumptions are being madeâ through its language. The committee pushed the resolution forward to the Board of Commissioners without recommendation, which will be furthered discussed at their meeting on March 7th. Commissioner Steve Williams hopes there will be more information on the bill at that time and that they can make modifications to the resolution if necessary. (DK)
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District Officials Await Lead Test Results For Elementary SchoolDistrict Officials Await Lead Test Results For Elementary School
Lead tests should be received by sometime today for a building in one local school district. The results of lead testing wonât be in until possibly late today, but Howell Public Schools are preparing for a worst or best case scenario. Last week the district received results of water testing for lead in four of its 11 schools. The test showed that Northwest Elementary had elevated levels of lead in the water. There was the question of a âfalse positiveâ for the readings but if results of the second test affirm the high lead levels, then an action plan will be developed. During last nightâs meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Erin MacGregor told board members he had received correspondence from Howell Mayor Nick Proctor assuring the support of the city in alleviating the problem. MacGregor tells WHMI although they wonât know anything until late afternoon, the district is preparing for the outcome. He says they're thinking about the worst case and best case. If it comes back there's lead in the water then he says they believe what this can allow them to do is pinpoint that source and if that's the fixtures then they'll have a plan in place to replace the fixtures. MacGregor says if it's something bigger than that the district will have to partner with the city, but he thinks it's something that it is going to be addressed in the building. City Manager Shea Charles commended Howell Public Schools for the level of communication on the matter during Mondayâs City Council meeting, noting potential issues were quickly addressed. He said there were 22 test points in various spots throughout the building. Once the results are received they will be reviewed by city and district officials. While results are pending, water coolers have been brought in to provide drinking water for the staff and students in the school. (DS)
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Family Remembering Handy Township Man Involved In Apparent Murder-SuicideFamily Remembering Handy Township Man Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Family members are mourning the loss of a mother and son involved in an apparent murder-suicide in Handy Township. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Department responded to a home on Sargent Road just after 7pm Friday and discovered two bodies lying in the front yard. Preliminary investigation indicated a 23-year-old man shot his 43-year-old mother and then turned the gun on himself. A handgun was recovered at the scene and police said there were witnesses to the incident that corroborate the murder-suicide theory. Autopsy reports remain pending and authorities have not officially released the names of the victims but the family of 23-year-old Joshua Farmer is organizing a memorial for him. He had attended Webberville High School. A woman named Holly Barnes who identified herself as Josh Farmer's legal mother on Facebook said her heart was broken and thanked everyone for their âprayers and kind words at this horrible time in our family's life.â An online fundraising campaign has been set up to assist the family and cover Joshuaâs final expenses, which may be accessed through the link below. Facebook photo credit. (JM)
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Livingston County Sheriff Remains Miffed By Insinuations In Detroit MurdersLivingston County Sheriff Remains Miffed By Insinuations In Detroit Murders
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the double homicide of a missing woman and child while controversy over how the investigation was initially handled continues. Two bodies were discovered in an abandoned home in Detroit Saturday, where arson had been reported. A Detroit media relations spokesperson confirmed that family has identified the body of 38-year-old Heidi Walker. The other is suspected to be 4-year-old Savanna Walker but police will need to wait for a DNA comparison before they can positively identify the body due to the severity of injuries. The two are former residents of Howell and Pinckney and the mother is said to have history of drug use involving crack and heroin. Walkerâs oldest daughter who lives in Howell initially reported concerns to the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department last Tuesday afternoon but was said to be very evasive during questioning. Comments made by Detroit Police Chief Jim Craig during a weekend press conference that Livingston County somehow mishandled the case did not sit well with Sheriff Bob Bezotte. He stressed they couldnât obtain an Amber Alert at that point because of strict guidelines and limited secondhand information they couldnât verify. He says to the best of their knowledge, the child had not been kidnapped nor was the mother believed to be in any dangerous or hostile situation. He added most agencies call or get a copy of a report before making disparaging comments on local television so to insinuate they were somehow responsible for a 4-year-old losing her life was reprehensible. Bezotte says he has yet to be contacted by Detroit or State Police, which he feels is also disrespectful. Bezotte says they had Washtenaw County authorities conduct a welfare check at Heidiâs last known address with her father in Ann Arbor, who didnât believe she was in any danger. He commented she was all over the place and hadnât been home since the 10th. Bezotte says the deputy tried to ping her cell phone but learned it had been turned off 14 hours earlier near a tower on Gratiot Street in Detroit. The deputy further attempted to call all phone numbers provided but they had been shut down and ultimately advised the daughter, Amanda Perlaki, to file a missing person report with state police, which didnât happen until Friday afternoon. An Amber Alert was then issued around 2am Saturday. Meanwhile, Heidiâs boyfriend, Marcus Hightower of Detroit, went from being a person of interest to a suspect in the murders and was formally arrested Monday. Charges are being sought through the Wayne County Prosecutorâs Office. Bezotte was very satisfied with their investigation, noting the deputy easily could have told Heidiâs daughter to contact the agency of jurisdiction right from the start but did not and took extra efforts to try and locate the mother and child. (JM)
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