A 24-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with, and is soon to be sentenced for, the murder of 56-year-old Bashar Kallabat from Bloomfield Hills.

DETROIT – The Detroit man charged with killing a popular hairstylist inside a Detroit motel will stay behind bars as he awaits trial. On Tuesday night, Kallabat checked into the JZ Motel on Eight Mile Road near Gratiot Avenue on Detriot’s east side. Bashar Kallabat (WDIV)“We believe that the victim and suspect didn’t know each other," Craig said. Detroit police said they took Pickett into custody around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday. Bashar Kallabat (WDIV)“We want all to know he was so loved, impacted so many lives and was such a successful stylist and creative soul," his ex-wife, Kennice Kallabat, said in a statement.

Man charged with murder of popular hairstylist at Detroit motel to be held without bondPublished: February 14, 2020, 5:17 pmThe Detroit man charged with killing a popular hairstylist inside a Detroit motel will stay behind bars as he awaits trial.

DETROIT – The man suspected of killing a popular hairstylist inside a Detroit motel was arraigned Friday on a murder charge. Jimmy Jermaine Pickett (WDIV)Pickett was arraigned at 2:30 p.m. Friday at 36th District Court on a first-degree felony murder charge. Kallabat, 56, of Bloomfield Hills, was a beloved hairdresser in Metro Detroit. Detroit police Chief James Craig said Kallabat was nationally known for his work. Bashar Kallabat (WDIV)Police said Kallabat checked into the motel around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Detroit police: Popular hairstylist likely met man who killed him on dating appPublished: February 12, 2020, 5:15 pmDetroit police said a popular Bloomfield Township hairstylist found dead in a motel likely met the man who killed him on a dating app.

DETROIT – A popular hairstylist from Bloomfield Township was killed Tuesday night inside a motel in Detroit, according to authorities. Bashar Kallabat, 56, was a beloved hairdresser in Metro Detroit, and those who knew him are in shock after learning of his death. Detroit police Chief James Craig said Kallabat was nationally known for his work. Bashar Kallabat (WDIV)Police said Kallabat checked into the JZ Motel and Suites on Eight Mile Road near Gratiot Avenue on Detroit’s east side around 6 p.m. Tuesday. That man’s ride was paid for by Kallabat, according to authorities.

DETROIT – A well-known hair stylist was found dead after an assault overnight at JZ Motel and Suites on 8 Mile Road in Detroit. UPDATE: Popular hairstylist from Bloomfield Township killed inside Detroit motel, police saySources said the victim checked into the motel about two hours before the assault. Sources also tell Local 4 that a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection to the assault. The victim, identified as 56-year-old Bashar Kallabat, was a well-known hair stylist in the area. Anyone with information is asked to please call Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

DETROIT – A 56-year-old man is dead after an assault overnight at JZ Motel and Suites on 8 Mile Road in Detroit. Sources said the victim checked into the motel about two hours before the assault. Police are searching for two men. No descriptions have been offered. UPDATE: Well-known hair stylist found dead after assault at Detroit hotelIt’s not clear what led up to this deadly attack.