1/31/13 - An Oakland County man has been arraigned on charges he murdered a Pinckney resident who had reportedly tried to help the suspectâs wife from an abusive relationship. 37-year-old Ronald Lewis Kennedy was arraigned in Oakland County Circuit Court on charges of assault with intent to murder his wife, domestic violence and 2nd degree murder for stabbing Charles MacDonald Shiffman. He 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. Kennedy remains jailed with no bond. Heâll appear for a pre-trial hearing March 13th in Oakland County. (JK)
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