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Morning 4: Suspect arrested in connection with double murder of mother and her son in Hazel Park -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Sept. 3, 2025

Police have established a significant presence outside a home in Hazel Park. (Sara Schulz, Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Suspect arrested in connection with double murder of mother and her son in Hazel Park

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the double homicide that happened in Hazel Park on Labor Day.

Linda Hill, 41, and Kardi Jackson, 12, were found dead at their home on Berdeno Ave on Sept. 1.

The Hazel Park Police Department said the investigation is being handled as a double homicide.

Read more here.


Wedding dress saved, cat dies in fire that destroys couple’s Birmingham home days before their big day

A devastating fire early Labor Day morning destroyed a couple’s home in Birmingham just days before their wedding.

Firefighters were able to save the bride’s wedding dress, veil, and rings, which were still in their boxes, as well as the groom’s suit, although it was heavily damaged and had to be recovered.

The fire broke out around 9 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 1) in a Putney Street end unit apartment.

Read more here.


Hear from recovering Kratom user in Metro Detroit as FDA looks to ban herbal supplement

There is an herbal supplement for sale at gas stations that can mimic opioids.

Kratom is gaining popularity, and now the FDA is looking to ban synthetic derivatives of it.

While there are Kratom advocates, Local 4 heard from people who developed an addiction.

Read more here.


Hamtramck family mourns after mother is killed by ex in front of their 10-month-old daughter

A case of murder suicide has left a child parentless in Hamtramck.

“Just sucks for the baby cause the baby has to grow up without parents because he was so selfish,” said the victim’s cousin, Alicia Lepkowski.

The past few days have been extremely rough for Donald Frame and Lepkowski, ever since their loved one, 24-year-old Briana Frames, was killed by her ex, before he turned the gun on himself.

Read more here.


Weather: Warm, breezy in Metro Detroit today -- Here’s when to expect dramatic drop in temperatures, rain

Warm and breezy today with highs in the low 80s. Wind gusts today could peak between 20-25 mph. We will start the day with sunshine and clouds will increase through midday ahead of an approaching cold front that will bring showers and a few non-severe thunderstorms late this evening through tonight.



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