Results for “Richard Werstine”
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Detroit Murder Fugitive Captured After 32 Years On The Run
Richard Werstine, wanted since 1993 for the murder of Detroit rocker Rodney Barger, was captured in Panama and returned to face charges in Wayne County after more than three decades on the run.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - court
Former Juvenile Lifer Richard Griffin Withdraws From Grand Rapids Commission Race After Failing Signature Threshold
Former juvenile lifer Richard Griffin has withdrawn his campaign for Grand Rapids City Commission after failing to collect the required nominating signatures. Griffin, who was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 in 1995, said his team learned valuable voter registration lessons during the campaign process.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Jackson Hayes Hotel Deal Moves Forward After Developer Lawsuit Denied
Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard LaFlamme denied a preliminary injunction request from J. Jeffers & Co. as the city moves forward with a $25,000 sale of the historic Hayes Hotel to developer Collier Gibson for a $35 million mixed-use redevelopment plan.
April 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources