11/26/13 - Following a six-week investigation, murder charges have been filed in the death of a Unadilla Township resident. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt announced Monday that Mark David Jackson (pictured) was arraigned today on a single count of Open Murder as a Fourth Habitual Offender in the death of 52-year-old Jonathan Risinger. Risingerâs body was found October 6th by authorities who were called to his Berkshire Road residence. In making todayâs announcement, Valliencourt indicated that the actual death took place on October 4th. However, no information has been released as to the manner of death or relationship between Jackson and Risinger. If convicted, Jackson could face a sentence of life in prison. The case was investigated by the Unadilla Township Police Department and detectives from the Michigan State Police. Jackson was arraigned before 53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan who ordered that he be held without bond pending a pre-exam conference on Wednesday. Jackson was serving parole for a 1996 conviction in Livingston County on six counts of 2nd degree home invasion, for which he served 14 years in prison. (JK)
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