5/21/13 - A jury has convicted a man charged with murdering a Livingston County resident who had reportedly tried to help the suspectâs wife from an abusive relationship. An Oakland County Circuit Court jury on Monday convicted 38-year-old Ronald Lewis Kennedy of 2nd degree murder, assault with intent to murder and domestic violence against his wife. Charles MacDonald Shiffman of Pinckney was found dead of multiple stab wounds December 1st in the front yard of a home in northern Oakland County's Rose Township. Police say Kennedy stabbed the 34-year-old Pinckney man several times after finding him at the house with his wife, 31-year-old Jessica Kennedy. Shiffmanâs family say the two were long-time friends and that he had gone to the home at the womanâs request to help her get out of an abusive relationship. Kennedyâs mother claims her son was attacked inside his home and was merely defending himself. After stabbing Shiffman, Police say Kennedy stabbed his wife and forced her into a car before fleeing the area. He was later stopped by police and arrested. Following yesterdayâs verdict, Kennedyâs bond was revoked and he was ordered held pending his sentencing set for June 12th. He faces up to life in prison. (JK)
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