Friday, March 8 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-03-08 23:38:44 GMT
Two men are in custody after three people were murdered on Detroit's west side. Two mothers were killed, and a third adult was also gunned down. A five-year-old in the house told police who was allegedly responsible.
Two men are in custody after three people were murdered on Detroit's west side. Two mothers were killed, and a third adult was also gunned down. A five-year-old in the house told police who was allegedly responsible.
Friday, March 8 2013 9:55 AM EST2013-03-08 14:55:07 GMT
A five-year-old girl and a baby were inside a Detroit home as their mothers and a man were murdered. To add to the horror, the children spent the night inside that house with the bodies.
A five-year-old girl and a baby were inside a Detroit home as their mothers and a man were murdered. To add to the horror, the children spent the night inside that house with the bodies.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -
20-year-old India Coleman was the victim of a brutal crime. She and her friends, Lauren Trotty and Curtis Clements, were shot and killed inside a home on Coyle on Detroit's west side.
"I just couldn't stop screaming," said Alesia Myers, who helped raise her niece. She couldn't believe the phone call she received.
"It's just unreal that this would happen to my niece at this age and to my family."
Police have arrested Trotty's ex-boyfriend, Shadell Love. Another man, Kevin Lewis, has also been charged.
It happened Wednesday night. The bodies were discovered inside the home Thursday morning, and along with the bodies were two children -- Trotty's five-year-old daughter and Coleman's one-year-old daughter.
"What could go through someone's mind to just destroy so many lives?" Myers said. "Those kids standing there all night long with their mothers' dead bodies."
The baby is now with her father's family. Meanwhile, Coleman's family is heartbroken. She had an apartment in Detroit, but was staying the night with Trotty when this tragedy happened. She was also getting ready to move to Riverview because her family worried about her living in the city.
"Indy was a very smart, independent girl," Myers explained. "I felt some solace in the fact that she was on her way out of there. She was on her way out of there and never made it."
Now she has a message for other young people.
"I want them to see what it's really like out here in this world and to let them know that things like this can touch you. I want them to arm themselves with some knowledge to make better choices," said Myers.
Coleman's family is now faced with the emotional and expensive task of laying her to rest. They are hosting a fundraiser at the Wayne Bowl, 36900 Michigan Avenue in Wayne, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Donations can also be made to the India C. Coleman Burial Fund at the Washtenaw Federal Credit Union.
Visitation for India Coleman will be Tuesday, March 19 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Haley Funeral Directors at 24525 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. Her funeral will be held at Hope United Methodist Church at 26275 Northwestern Highway in Southfield on Wednesday, March 20 at 12:00 p.m.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:07 GMT
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:57:29 GMT
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:44:55 GMT
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:55:49 GMT
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:41:47 GMT
FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:28:39 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:27 GMT
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:24:16 GMT
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:40:48 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:33 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Alesia Myers' 20-year-old niece, India Coleman, was killed in a triple homicide on Detroit's west side. (Credit: Fox 2 News)
