Michigan Cold Cases
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A Detroit couple vanished 14 years ago. Now a prison letter is adding to the mystery
Read full article: A Detroit couple vanished 14 years ago. Now a prison letter is adding to the mysteryIt’s been 14 years since Randall Childs and Karen Young vanished without a trace after an argument in Childs’ Detroit apartment -- and the mystery surrounding their disappearance continues to haunt loved ones.
Prison letter adds mystery to Detroit couple’s 2011 disappearance
Read full article: Prison letter adds mystery to Detroit couple’s 2011 disappearanceIt’s been 14 years since Randall Childs and Karen Young vanished without a trace after an argument in Childs’ Detroit apartment -- and the mystery surrounding their disappearance continues to haunt loved ones.
What to know about the JoAnn Matouk Romain case: ‘Situation is more than disturbing’
Read full article: What to know about the JoAnn Matouk Romain case: ‘Situation is more than disturbing’JoAnn Matouk Romain was last seen alive in 2010. She was missing for 70 days before her body was found in the Detroit River.
Detectives search for answers in ‘mysterious slayings’ of 2 men in Oakland County 17 years ago
Read full article: Detectives search for answers in ‘mysterious slayings’ of 2 men in Oakland County 17 years agoInvestigators are asking for the public to help solve the “mysterious slayings” of two men whose bodies were found along I-75 about 17 years ago.
Attorney General declines family’s request to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain case
Read full article: Attorney General declines family’s request to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain caseThe family said they’re frustrated and hurt that the case remains unsolved after 15 years, saying the "system is obviously flawed."
Family urges attorney general to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain case as potential new DNA evidence emerges
Read full article: Family urges attorney general to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain case as potential new DNA evidence emergesThe family of JoAnn Matouk Romain is urging the Michigan Attorney General’s Office to reopen the investigation into her death.
Could there be a connection? Livingston County revisits Renkoski and Wivell cold cases
Read full article: Could there be a connection? Livingston County revisits Renkoski and Wivell cold casesThe family of a woman who has been missing for nearly 35 years is speaking out after investigators say there may be a connection to another cold case.
Man accused in 1989 Washtenaw County murder being looked at for disappearance of Paige Renkoski
Read full article: Man accused in 1989 Washtenaw County murder being looked at for disappearance of Paige RenkoskiA man accused in a 1989 rape and murder in Washtenaw County is being looked at in connection to the disappearance of Paige Renkoski.
Business owner sentenced in long-unsolved golf course rape cases in Oakland County, at Penn State
Read full article: Business owner sentenced in long-unsolved golf course rape cases in Oakland County, at Penn StateA Michigan man who pleaded no contest to felony charges in connection with two sexual assault cases that happened more than 20 years ago at golf courses in Oakland County and at Penn State University was sentenced to prison.
15 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears, body later found in Detroit River
Read full article: 15 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears, body later found in Detroit RiverIt has been 15 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.
Man charged with murder 21 years after woman strangled, stabbed, and found dead in Flint River
Read full article: Man charged with murder 21 years after woman strangled, stabbed, and found dead in Flint RiverA man is facing murder charges more than 20 years after a woman was found dead in the Flint River.
What Michigan court will decide in upcoming hearing related to trial of 1997 ‘Baby Garnet’ murder
Read full article: What Michigan court will decide in upcoming hearing related to trial of 1997 ‘Baby Garnet’ murderA court will soon decide if a mother’s statements to law enforcement related to the murder of “Baby Garnet” will be admissible in trial.
Man still unidentified 38 years after skeletal remains discovered in Monroe County
Read full article: Man still unidentified 38 years after skeletal remains discovered in Monroe CountyThursday marks 38 years since a man’s skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area in Monroe County and he still has not been identified.
What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998
Read full article: What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998What happened to Marcus Rutledge? The mystery is now the subject of a “Missing in America” true crime podcast episode with Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz.
Still no answers 41 years after murder of teen whose skull was found in Clinton River
Read full article: Still no answers 41 years after murder of teen whose skull was found in Clinton RiverSunday marks 41 years since Shawn Patrick Raymond vanished while visiting Detroit with friends. Police believe he was murdered.
Michigan State Police reopen cold case of 19-year-old who vanished during road trip
Read full article: Michigan State Police reopen cold case of 19-year-old who vanished during road tripNearly 37 years ago a young woman from Maryland was reported missing after traveling to Michigan with her boyfriend. Michigan State Police have reopened the case.
Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years ago
Read full article: Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years agoThursday will mark 39 years since Cindy Louise Moore was last seen. Anyone with information is urged to contact the the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.
JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared more than 14 years ago: What we know about the case
Read full article: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared more than 14 years ago: What we know about the caseIt has been more than 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.
Father found guilty of premeditated murder in 1982 disappearance of baby girl in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Father found guilty of premeditated murder in 1982 disappearance of baby girl in Ann ArborThe father of an infant who has been missing for more than 40 years has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Boy last seen walking dogs in Michigan neighborhood still missing 23 years later
Read full article: Boy last seen walking dogs in Michigan neighborhood still missing 23 years laterA 12-year-old boy who vanished more than 20 years ago while walking his dogs in his Berrien County neighborhood is still missing.
Following witness’ death, answers still sought 14 years after mother’s body found in Detroit River
Read full article: Following witness’ death, answers still sought 14 years after mother’s body found in Detroit RiverA family still has unanswered questions 14 years after the death of a Metro Detroit mother.
Secrets of a Small Town - the JoAnn Matouk case, 14 years later
Read full article: Secrets of a Small Town - the JoAnn Matouk case, 14 years laterIt has been 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.
14 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears, body later found in Detroit River
Read full article: 14 years ago: JoAnn Matouk Romain disappears, body later found in Detroit RiverIt has been 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.
It’s been 10 years since Chelsea Small was murdered in Taylor. Here’s what we know
Read full article: It’s been 10 years since Chelsea Small was murdered in Taylor. Here’s what we knowSunday marked a decade since Chelsea Small was murdered in Taylor, and her family is renewing the push to find her killer.
How MSU students helped solve mysterious cold case murder of 16-year-old girl
Read full article: How MSU students helped solve mysterious cold case murder of 16-year-old girlStudents from Michigan State University helped solve the cold case murder of a 16-year-old girl who was killed 41 years ago while hitchhiking in Livonia.
How Michigan State students, police solved the cold case murder of 16-year-old Kimberly Louiselle
Read full article: How Michigan State students, police solved the cold case murder of 16-year-old Kimberly LouiselleThe family of 16-year-old Kimberly Louiselle finally has answers 41 years after the teen was found murdered in Livingston County.
2 Ohio men bound over for trial in murder of unidentified Texas man found dead in Michigan in 1997
Read full article: 2 Ohio men bound over for trial in murder of unidentified Texas man found dead in Michigan in 1997Two Ohio men will face trial on murder charges in the death of a man found decapitated in Lenawee County nearly 26 years ago. The victim still hasn’t been identified.
Family seeks justice 13 years after Detroit man found murdered in apartment; $2,500 reward offered
Read full article: Family seeks justice 13 years after Detroit man found murdered in apartment; $2,500 reward offeredThe family of a man who was found dead in his apartment 13 years ago is asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Man faces felony murder charges nearly 12 years after woman shot, killed in Lapeer County
Read full article: Man faces felony murder charges nearly 12 years after woman shot, killed in Lapeer CountyA Utah man is facing murder charges nearly 12 years after a woman was shot and killed in Lapeer County, according to prosecutors.
54 years ago: Witness says woman known as ‘Carla’ left baby girl with her 3 weeks before baby died
Read full article: 54 years ago: Witness says woman known as ‘Carla’ left baby girl with her 3 weeks before baby diedThe family of a baby girl who died 54 years ago in Detroit still has not been identified.
Wrongful conviction lawsuit filed on behalf of man who spent 30+ years in prison for 1988 Pontiac murder
Read full article: Wrongful conviction lawsuit filed on behalf of man who spent 30+ years in prison for 1988 Pontiac murderA wrongful conviction lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a man who served more than 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
Missing in Michigan 2023: Police to raise awareness, take tips about missing persons cases
Read full article: Missing in Michigan 2023: Police to raise awareness, take tips about missing persons casesMichigan State Police are asking family and friends of missing persons to attend an event aimed at raising awareness and taking tips about cases.
Victim still unidentified 38 years after mummified torso found in rafters of Detroit garage
Read full article: Victim still unidentified 38 years after mummified torso found in rafters of Detroit garageA mummified torso was found in the rafters of a garage in Detroit 38 years ago and the victim still has not been identified.
Woman who disappeared from Hotel Yorba after 23rd birthday still missing 35 years later
Read full article: Woman who disappeared from Hotel Yorba after 23rd birthday still missing 35 years laterA woman who went to the Hotel Yorba in Detroit following her 23rd birthday celebration and then disappeared after asking her father to pick her up is still missing 35 years later.
Police confirm new search of Michigan property where 6-year-old vanished 38 years ago
Read full article: Police confirm new search of Michigan property where 6-year-old vanished 38 years agoPolice confirmed they have returned to the Michigan home where, 38 years ago, a mother heard a car door slam in the middle of the night and realized her 6-year-old daughter was gone.
Daughter still missing 38 years after Michigan mom heard car door slam in middle of night
Read full article: Daughter still missing 38 years after Michigan mom heard car door slam in middle of nightIt’s been 38 years since a 6-year-old Michigan girl disappeared, and her mother’s only clue is a sound that briefly woke her up in the middle of the night.
Father will stand trial for murder in 1982 disappearance of baby girl in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Father will stand trial for murder in 1982 disappearance of baby girl in Ann ArborThe father of an infant who has been missing for nearly 41 years will face a murder charge in her presumed death in Washtenaw County.
The mystery of an airman who disappeared from a Michigan Air Force base 44 years ago
Read full article: The mystery of an airman who disappeared from a Michigan Air Force base 44 years agoIt’s been exactly 44 years since a 23-year-old airman mysteriously disappeared from a Michigan Air Force base in the middle of the night. Officials are still trying to solve this case after his remains were found a few years ago.
Girl who disappeared when family moved back to Michigan still missing 42 years later
Read full article: Girl who disappeared when family moved back to Michigan still missing 42 years laterA 15-year-old girl who said she was going to California with friends when her parents moved back to Michigan is still listed as missing 42 years later.
Cold case: Man arrested in Michigan woman’s 1988 killing -- how police cracked it
Read full article: Cold case: Man arrested in Michigan woman’s 1988 killing -- how police cracked itAuthorities say a South Carolina man has been charged in a Michigan woman’s 1988 slaying after investigators used forensic genetic genealogy to narrow the pool of suspects to a single family.
Charges filed in 2013 Ypsilanti rape case through Washtenaw County sexual assault initiative
Read full article: Charges filed in 2013 Ypsilanti rape case through Washtenaw County sexual assault initiativeA Washtenaw County initiative that re-investigates and prosecutes cold case sexual assaults has brought charges in a Ypsilanti rape case.
Who killed Tia Joe? Family pushes for answers 4 years after Novi woman murdered, infant son shot
Read full article: Who killed Tia Joe? Family pushes for answers 4 years after Novi woman murdered, infant son shotThe family of a woman who was killed in Novi four years ago are working to bring more attention to her case.