The booking photo of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, who has been charged with homicide in connection to the fatal stabbing of metro Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll.

Detroit Evening Report: Defense attorneys seek to dismiss remaining charges against man accused of killing Samantha Woll

July 25, 2024

The man accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll could face a new trial on two charges.Subscribe to the...

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The booking photo of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, who has been charged with homicide in connection to the fatal stabbing of metro Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll.

Suspect in Samantha Woll murder trial found not guilty of first-degree murder

July 18, 2024

The agonizing month-long trial for the man charged with murdering Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll has ended with a partial...

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Samantha Woll, president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found dead outside her Detroit home on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Judge says jury deadlocked in Samantha Woll murder trial

July 12, 2024

The jury tasked with deciding the fate of the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll will resume...

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Community leader Teferi Brent speaks at a press conference following the mass shooting at a "pop-up" block party in Detroit on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The Metro: Detroit residents respond to block party violence, new community policing strategy

July 10, 2024

Tragedy hit several individuals and their families in Detroit this past Sunday, when 19 people were wounded and two were...

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The booking photo of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, who has been charged with homicide in connection to the fatal stabbing of metro Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll.

Prosecution rests, defendant testifies in Samantha Woll murder trial

July 4, 2024

The man accused of slaying Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll last October took the stand in his own defense on...

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A screenshot of surveillance video shows the suspect, believed to be Michael Jackson-Bolanos, at the intersection of Macomb and Chrysler around 4:23 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2023.

Prosecutors introduce blood, surveillance evidence in Samantha Woll murder trial

June 28, 2024

The third week of trial for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll wrapped up on Thursday,...

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FILE - Detroit Police Chief James White gives an update on the One Detroit violence reduction efforts for the summer of 2023.

Detroit Evening Report: Violent crime down 30-70% in Detroit areas served by ShotStoppers, report shows

June 20, 2024

Violent crime has dropped between 30-70% in most areas served by Detroit’s ShotStoppers program, according to new data released by...

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Samantha Woll, president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found dead outside her Detroit home on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Testimony in Samantha Woll murder trial reveals ex-boyfriend’s retracted confession

June 19, 2024

The details and circumstances of what led up to the death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll are getting murkier,...

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Detroit Police Chief James White speaks at a press conference discussing summer policing strategies for the city.

Detroit Evening Report: Chief White shares details about violent weekend that left 9 shot in Detroit

June 4, 2024

The Detroit Police Department is dealing with the aftermath of a violent weekend, with four people shot during a late-night...

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Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton, left, speaks alongside Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson during a press conference at Genesee County Prosecutor's office in Flint, Mich., on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, announcing Congressman Dan Kildee's brother has been murdered in Vienna Township on Tuesday morning.

Brother of Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee killed by family member, sheriff says

March 20, 2024

VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The brother of a Michigan congressman was shot and killed early Tuesday by a family...

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A statue of Lady Justice

Created Equal: Black victims of violent crime disproportionately denied compensation

March 4, 2024

Thousands of Americans each year turn to state-run programs that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime. In all...

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The booking photo of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, who has been charged with homicide in connection to the fatal stabbing of metro Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll.

Trial date set for suspect in Samantha Woll murder

January 30, 2024

The suspect accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll was in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment on the...

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