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The Wayne County Prosecutor says Brandee Pierce packed up and went to Georgia after she allegedly killed her nine-year old son and buried the body. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell have your Friday morning news.

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that the mother, whose son was 16 years old at the time of the crash, will not be charged in connection to the November 2023 crash. Kiernan Tague, who was 16 at the time of the crash, was charged in March with second-degree murder for the Nov. 13, 2023, crash that claimed the life of this 18-year-old friend, Flynn Mackrell. Police say Tague was driving over 100 miles per hour on a residential street in Grosse Pointe Farms where the speed limit was 25 mph when he lost control and struck a utility pole and tree. Mackrell's mother, Anne Vanker, requested the teen driver's mother be charged, citing the case of convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley and his parents, who were the first parents in United States history to be held responsible for a school shooting committed by their child. But Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said on Dec. 10 that a panel of assistant prosecutors determined the mother “was not directly or indirectly involved in any way in the offenses for which we have charged her son.” “Parenting is hard in the best of circumstances,” Worthy said in a statement. “Most parents do everything they can to mentor their children and steer them in the right direction. The juvenile respondent's mother was no different. She took consistent, active steps to try to make sure that he stayed on the right path.” "There will be those that say she should have done more, but we have looked at all of the facts and those facts dictate no criminal charges here," Worthy said. "We will not be more specific about her actions because her son will be facing trial in February. (The defendant's mother) was not directly or indirectly involved in any way in the offenses for which we have charged her son. Despite his mother's attempts, it is our firm position that the respondent and the respondent only is directly responsible for the crimes that we have adult designated and charged him with." MacKrell's mother Anne Vanker told The News she thought there was enough evidence to prove the driver's mother knew he was reckless because a Grosse Pointe Farms police report showed the woman had monitored her son's driving habits via the Life 360 app that allows parents to view their kids' driving speed, hard braking and other activity. Mackrell's mother previously told the paper that she believed the teen driver's parents could have done something to prevent the crash that killed her son. MacKrell's parents said he was picked up by a 16-year-old friend who was driving his mother's white 2021 BMW X3. They were going to surprise another friend in Grosse Pointe Farms. Afterward, the driver sped over 100 mph while heading southwest on Ridge Road, officials said. That stretch of the road has a 25 mph speed limit. He lost control of the SUV, struck a utility pole, went airborne, and then hit a tree, witnesses said. They reported that the SUV was moving “at a very high rate of speed.” “The vehicle was traveling at such a high rate of speed that the engine, transmission, front axle, and passenger compartment all separated from each other and scattered all over the roadway,” the police report says. Vanker called the announcement "a weak decision." "The wounds never close, and I'm disappointed," Vanker said. "When your child is skipping school or smoking pot, a parent maybe can't control that. But she knew her son was driving more than 100 mph because of the Life 360 app; that was right in the police report. She didn't try to control his behavior. And she provided him with the murder weapon, which was the car, knowing he was an aggressive driver. "I know Kym Worthy does the best she can, and her office gets a lot of cases," Vanker said. "But this was a missed opportunity. So many kids are killed in car accidents every year, and parents keep giving them the keys to these cars, knowing how crazy they drive. This was a chance to hold parents accountable. Now, my son is dead, and my family is destroyed." Tague is not being charged as an adult but is adult-designated, meaning if convicted, a judge can sentence him as a juvenile or as an adult or blended sentence with the option of imposing an adult sentence if Tague is not rehabilitated. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that the mother, whose son was 16 years old at the time of the crash, will not be charged in connection to the November 2023 crash. Kiernan Tague, who was 16 at the time of the crash, was charged in March with second-degree murder for the Nov. 13, 2023, crash that claimed the life of this 18-year-old friend, Flynn Mackrell. Police say Tague was driving over 100 miles per hour on a residential street in Grosse Pointe Farms where the speed limit was 25 mph when he lost control and struck a utility pole and tree. Mackrell's mother, Anne Vanker, requested the teen driver's mother be charged, citing the case of convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley and his parents, who were the first parents in United States history to be held responsible for a school shooting committed by their child. But Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said on Dec. 10 that a panel of assistant prosecutors determined the mother “was not directly or indirectly involved in any way in the offenses for which we have charged her son.” “Parenting is hard in the best of circumstances,” Worthy said in a statement. “Most parents do everything they can to mentor their children and steer them in the right direction. The juvenile respondent's mother was no different. She took consistent, active steps to try to make sure that he stayed on the right path.” "There will be those that say she should have done more, but we have looked at all of the facts and those facts dictate no criminal charges here," Worthy said. "We will not be more specific about her actions because her son will be facing trial in February. (The defendant's mother) was not directly or indirectly involved in any way in the offenses for which we have charged her son. Despite his mother's attempts, it is our firm position that the respondent and the respondent only is directly responsible for the crimes that we have adult designated and charged him with." MacKrell's mother Anne Vanker told The News she thought there was enough evidence to prove the driver's mother knew he was reckless because a Grosse Pointe Farms police report showed the woman had monitored her son's driving habits via the Life 360 app that allows parents to view their kids' driving speed, hard braking and other activity. Mackrell's mother previously told the paper that she believed the teen driver's parents could have done something to prevent the crash that killed her son. MacKrell's parents said he was picked up by a 16-year-old friend who was driving his mother's white 2021 BMW X3. They were going to surprise another friend in Grosse Pointe Farms. Afterward, the driver sped over 100 mph while heading southwest on Ridge Road, officials said. That stretch of the road has a 25 mph speed limit. He lost control of the SUV, struck a utility pole, went airborne, and then hit a tree, witnesses said. They reported that the SUV was moving “at a very high rate of speed.” “The vehicle was traveling at such a high rate of speed that the engine, transmission, front axle, and passenger compartment all separated from each other and scattered all over the roadway,” the police report says. Vanker called the announcement "a weak decision." "The wounds never close, and I'm disappointed," Vanker said. "When your child is skipping school or smoking pot, a parent maybe can't control that. But she knew her son was driving more than 100 mph because of the Life 360 app; that was right in the police report. She didn't try to control his behavior. And she provided him with the murder weapon, which was the car, knowing he was an aggressive driver. "I know Kym Worthy does the best she can, and her office gets a lot of cases," Vanker said. "But this was a missed opportunity. So many kids are killed in car accidents every year, and parents keep giving them the keys to these cars, knowing how crazy they drive. This was a chance to hold parents accountable. Now, my son is dead, and my family is destroyed." Tague is not being charged as an adult but is adult-designated, meaning if convicted, a judge can sentence him as a juvenile or as an adult or blended sentence with the option of imposing an adult sentence if Tague is not rehabilitated. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Episode Title: "You Only Live Once, But If You Do It Right, Once Is Enough"Season 3, Episode 37In this inspiring episode of Resilient Voices & Beyond Podcast, host Michael D. Davis-Thomas sits down with the multifaceted Chianté Lymon-Hamilton, a trailblazer and advocate for justice and equity. As the Executive Director of the Society for History and Racial Equity (SHARE), Chianté shares her life's journey of resilience, passion, and leadership.Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Chianté reflects on her upbringing in a single-parent household in a low-income community and how her educational experiences at Cass Tech and Western Michigan University shaped her commitment to justice. From her early days interning at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office to becoming a change agent and business owner, Chianté takes us through her transformative journey.Chianté opens up about the challenges of being a young leader, navigating imposter syndrome, and the mental toll of advocating for racial equity in today's climate. Together, Michael and Chianté explore the importance of mentorship, fostering inclusivity, addressing systemic inequities, and prioritizing self-care as leaders.Listeners will gain valuable insights from Chianté's expertise in addressing historical injustices and promoting racial equity through her work at SHARE. Learn about her innovative initiatives, like collecting oral histories, setting law enforcement standards, and building wellness programs for her team.This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience, intentionality, and connection can create lasting change. Whether you're an aspiring advocate, leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom on living a life of purpose and impact.Ways to Connect with Chianté Lymon-Hamilton:LinkedInInstagramFacebook

A protest held outside the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office involves the families of people with cases investigated by a now retired detective. We'll have details on that story and more as WWJ's Tracy McCaskill recaps the top headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Investigators have sent a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the case of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who hasn't been seen since she got off a bus on Detroit's east side 7 months ago. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracy McCaskill have the details, plus other top local headlines for your Thursday afternoon. (Photo: Crime Stoppers of Michigan)

Extra! Extra! is a new Murder Sheet episode format where we report on breaking news, recent developments, and major shake-ups in the cases we cover. Click on Detroit's helpful timeline of the murder cases involving victims Dr. Devon Hoover and Reda Saleh, and alleged perpetrator Desmond Burks: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/08/08/full-timeline-of-popular-neurosurgeons-murder-in-detroit/American Human Rights Council's statement on the death of Reda Saleh: https://ahrcusa.org/ahrc-expresses-deep-condolences-for-the-passing-of-mr-reda-saleh-demands-justice/Watch the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office's press conference on the charges against Burks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHTa6oL1de0Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Distinctly Detroit Podcast. On today's episode we have the Wayne County Prosecutor, Kym Worthy. She received her A.B. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Worthy's career began to really take off after being appointed to be the Special Assignment Prosecutor where she worked on cases like Malice Green. After her time there, Worthy served as a judge for nine years. In order to run she had to resign as a judge and was elected as the Wayne County Prosecutor in 2004. She is serving in her fifth term and continues to tackle every challenge head on. The DDP welcomes the accomplished Wolverine, Kym Worthy!

This episode of The Cheat Sheet will cover cases in Ohio, Michigan, California, and Oregon. The Muskingum Prosecutor's Office on the guilty plea of Deborah L. Frazier in the murder of Thomas Waddell: https://www.muskingumprosecutor.org/News-Events/Zanesville-Woman-Who-Faked-Home-Invasion-Killed-Boyfriend-Pleads-Guilty/146/Zanesville Times Recorder (Newspapers.com).Fox News's coverage of the Frazier case: https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-woman-looked-how-load-revolver-shooting-faking-home-invasion-murder-daWKBN's coverage of the Frazier case: https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/ohio-woman-with-2-boyfriends-shot-herself-in-fake-home-invasion-killed-1-boyfriend-prosecutor/The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office on the arrest of Chelsea Renee Duperon in the death of her daughter: https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/wayne-woman-charged-in-death-of-eight-year-old-daughter.aspx WXYZ's coverage of the homicide of Lyla Cassel: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/wayne-county/woman-charged-with-murder-child-abuse-claims-mystery-woman-appeared-killed-her-little-girlThe New York Times's coverage of the case of Samuel Pasillas and Juan Manuel Cebreros in California: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/california-pastor-arrested.htmlCBS's coverage of the conviction of Robert Plympton in the 1980 murder of Barbara Mae Tucker: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-plympton-guilty-dna-chewing-gum-1980-murder-barbara-mae-tucker/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An early morning email bomb threat led to the early dismissal of classes at Oxford High School today. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says computer crimes investigators with the department traced the email back to Malaysia. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says today that 11-year-old Lamara Glenn passed away this morning -- after being taken off life support late last week. Four men have been charged in the drive-by shooting -- and the prosecutor's office says those charges will be updated later today. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)

Police have SHUT DOWN a local freeway -- after a body was found in the back of a car earlier today. Michigan State Police says an investigation team is on the way to eastbound I-96 near Joy in Detroit after the body was found. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has charged a Detroit man with the killing of his girlfriend. WWJ's Jackie Paige has more. (Credit: WWJ)

Charlovette Pointer, 51, of Detroit, was found by police officers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Kim Lamont Pointer, 51, of Detroit, is charged with murder in connection with his wife's death, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced. It is alleged that the defendant fired a handgun multiple times, fatally wounding the victim, the release said. Kim Pointer is charged in 36th District Court with first-degree premeditated murder, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and three counts of felony firearm. He was arraigned and remanded to jail on Wednesday, Oct. 19. He is due back in court on Nov. 2. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leah-gordone/support

A 19-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting his mother and her boyfriend at a Harper Woods home over Labor Day weekend, officials said. Demond Thomas Burgen Jr., 19, of Harper Woods, is charged with murder related to the deaths of his mother, Khalilah Elam, 45, of Harper Woods, and her boyfriend Reginald Farmer Jr., 52, of Ypsilanti, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced. Burgen was found hiding in the basement holding a gun to his head, the release said. After negotiations, he was taken into custody at the scene. The defendant was arraigned on Sunday, Sept. 4, in 32A District Court on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony firearm. His bond was set at $1 million cash. The probable cause conference is set for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and the preliminary examination is set for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leah-gordone/support

August 2, 2022 ~ Wayne County Prosecutor, Kym Worthy, talks with Kevin and Tom about what she will do as prosecutor after the ruling from the appeals court.

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support offers domestic violence services to everyone who identifies as a woman. To improve access to services for all intimate partner violence survivors in need of safety, shelter & support, Genesis The Podcast is launching a Pride Month Podcast Series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBTQIA+ relationships.Each episode in this series is a dialogue with survivors and/or experts highlighting the needs and issues of IPV survivors in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as possible solutions for improved responses to their experiences. Our hope is that this dialogue will grow into new collaborations across communities that expand our understanding of IPV, reduce its prevalence, and provide more equitable responses and services for all survivors of IPV in LGBTQIA+ relationships. Media consultant Ron Corning joins the conversation as co-host and interviewer for the series, offering critical insights into IPV among LGBTQIA+ partners.Solutions specific to IPV in LGBTQIA+ relationships can be challenging to resource. We've gathered experts in the fields of law enforcement, clinical services, advocacy and more to evaluate what solutions exist, the effort to include all people in those solutions and improve responses to IPV for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Ron Corning talks with Genesis CEO Jan Langbein and senior director of residential services Jordyn Lawson to understand responses within the domestic violence movement. Maria MacMullin expands on these ideas with presenters from the 2022 Conference on Crimes Against Women who offer diverse approaches to navigating IPV across LGBTQIA+ relationships. Guests include: Sarah Berlanga of The Women's Center, Kimberly Crawford of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Michael Crumrine sergeant with the Austin Texas Police Department, and Patrick Moug of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit.

February 23, 2022 ~ The Wayne County Prosecutor tells Paul she is not against responsible gun ownership however something must be done to keep guns away from children.

In April 2010, Eric Anderson was arrested and charged for involvement in a robbery and beating of two men outside their Detroit home. At the time of the crime, Anderson was actually at a Coney Island, ten miles from the scene, where he was shot in the foot, necessitating immediate medical attention. Despite hospital records confirming his treatment, and Coney Island security footage substantiating his injury, Eric would spend nine years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, asserting his innocence the entire time. The Michigan Innocence Clinic re-investigated Anderson's claims of innocence and, following an interview with the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office's Conviction Integrity Unit, his sentence was vacated on April 30th, 2019. How did such a convoluted chain of events transpire when multiple pieces of evidence corroborated Eric's claims of innocence? Why was he allowed to languish in prison for so long when it was clear he couldn't have committed this robbery? Tune in to this mind-blowing, all-new installment of Open Mike to find out! Show Notes [00:01] Welcome to Open Mike! [00:20] Eric Anderson's background and bio. [02:10] Welcome to the show, Eric. The story is kind of crazy and convoluted but, not to do a spoiler alert, you're out of prison after spending nine years wrongfully incarcerated. Let's show how ridiculous this conviction was. [03:10] April 18th, 2010, about 3:30 in the morning. Tell us about your stop at Coney Island. What happened there that led to you being shot in the foot? [04:14] You walk into the Coney and almost immediately get shot in the foot. Then what happened? [06:02] You didn't want to go to Detroit Receiving Hospital, which was closer, you chose to go to Sinai Grace because that's the hospital you were familiar with? These facts become very relevant to your trial later. [07:05] Were you released that night, or did they keep you overnight? [07:38] At the same time of your shooting, two armed men with their shirts pulled up over their faces robbed 20-year-old Gregory Matthews Jr. and a friend, 19-year-old Stephon Tolin, on the street outside Matthews's home in Detroit, Michigan. Did you know these two people? [08:37] This happened a few miles from the Coney Island you were shot, is that true? [10:05] One of the witnesses said they heard a gunshot as the assailants were turning a corner, which was included in the police report. [10:30] Ten days later after you were shot, what happened? [11:23] Police pulled over Eric (and his friend who was driving) and told Eric he was under arrest; they believed he robbed Gregory and Stephon and shot himself in the foot. [11:44] Do you know how you became a suspect? [14:25] Two weeks after Eric's arrest, they transported him to Michigan State Police to take a polygraph test. [16:28] To this day, you've never seen your face on surveillance footage from that Coney Island. But your distinctive, Ed Hardy jeans, tight hair, and other identifying markers could tie you to the scene of your shooting. Is it clear that, when you walk in, that's you? Does the video show you getting shot in the foot? [18:30] When you got the polygraph, did you have an attorney yet? [18:56] For anyone watching… the second you are under arrest, stop talking and get an attorney, and let the attorney walk you through this process. [19:10] You took the polygraph… did they tell you right then and there that you failed it? What did they say to you? [19:43] In September 2010, Eric was offered a plea of probation. He declined because he didn't commit the crime. [20:40] Eric was confident that people upholding the system of justice would do the right thing, and he declined to hire an attorney to save money. [22:59] Two months later, Eric went to trial with a court-appointed attorney who improperly represented him, and didn't show the jury the surveillance footage, despite Eric's urging. He provided the jury video stills instead. [24:39] One of Eric's friends who was also implicated in the crime, yet not arrested, testified on Eric's behalf. [25:21] What was the prosecution's case? [26:44] The angle of Eric's bullet wound proved that he didn't shoot himself. His court-appointed attorney didn't recruit any expert medical witnesses to verify. [27:40] Who did the prosecution put on? These witnesses who said they saw you pistol whip and rob these guys? [29:47] Did your defense attorney cross-examine these witnesses? [30:45] The location of the robbery in respect to Sinai Grace seems to be what hurt you in trial. Where about did the robbery occur? How many miles is that from Sinai Grace? [32:11] How did they argue that you would have even known about that shooting while you were at Sinai Grace? How is that even possible? [33:17] Despite all of these defenses, you were convicted on November 5, 2010, of two counts of armed robbery, assault, and illegal use of a weapon. What did you think of that guilty verdict? [34:18] Did you ever think the truth would come out after that massive sentence? [34:32] Two years later, the Michigan Court of Appeals vacated your assault conviction, because it was multiple punishment for the same offense. But upheld the other charges and resentenced 12 to 20 years plus two years for weapons charges. That was basically a technicality issue. But you did something smart and, in 2018, got the Michigan Innocence Clinic involved. How did you do that? [36:40] The Michigan Innocence Clinic convinced the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit, upon their own investigations, to vacate Eric's convictions. [37:46] Tell me about the person who admitted to the crime you were accused of committing. How did you find out who did it? [38:47] The actual perpetrator was serving prison time for a different time and offered to admit to the crime. But you didn't take him up on the offer. That's curious to me! [40:05] The perpetrator also sent Eric a signed affidavit saying he committed the robbery. [41:01] You're doing twelve years of prison time for a crime you didn't commit, and you have compassion for this guy to not add on to his sentence! It sounds like a smoking gun that could have gotten you out sooner. Did the Michigan Innocence Clinic use this information? [43:32] A breakdown of the hospital records demonstrated that Eric couldn't have committed the robbery. [44:12] How long after the Conviction Integrity Unit interview were you released? Can you tell me about that day? [47:53] Did anybody from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office apologize to you?   [49:17] Eric and the National Registry of Exonerees are pushing for greater awareness of the wrongful conviction crisis that has been plaguing the American criminal justice system. [50:53] You've been out for two-and-a-half years… how difficult has it been to reacclimate to society? [51:21] You did receive some compensation from the state of Michigan, correct? What about the federal government? [54:48] One of the reasons we do these shows is so that potential jurors will do the right thing, look at things with the right skepticism, and put the proper weight behind their decision. Because these wrongful convictions happen all the time and people need to hear about these stories. [55:29] Did the man who committed these crimes ever get convicted? Have you spoken with him? [56:23] Thank you for coming on the show. I'm sorry for what you went through and am grateful for your advocacy work to help change some of these laws. [58:10] Thank you for watching Open Mike with another wrongfully convicted person, right here in Michigan. Eric Anderson spent nine years in prison for a crime he absolutely could not have committed. Another heartbreaking story. Lots of thanks to Eric for sharing his story. Like, share, comment, subscribe, and give us feedback on what you'd like us to cover next. Until next time!

Detroiter Thelonious Seaercy has wrongfully served 17 years behind bars for a murder that a self-professed hitman has confessed to committing. Despite no evidence tying him to the scene of the alleged crime, Searcy is stuck in a holding pattern. He and his lawyer await to see if the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office appeals a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals. Why is he stuck under house arrest? Why doesn't Prosecutor Worthy dismiss his charges? Tune into this riveting episode of Open Mike to find out. Show Notes [00:07] Welcome to Open Mike! [00:26] Thelonious Searcy's background and bio. [00:54] Welcome to the show, Thelonious. Your name came up on Episode 10 of Open Mike, and I learned about you a long time ago during the Davontae Sanford case. Your name came up because both of you were wrongfully convicted, and there's a hitman out there doing the crimes! You've been out of prison since April 2021… what has life been like for you since getting out? [02:14] The two children you mentioned — you had them even before you went to prison. How old are they? And your wife stuck by you the last seventeen years you were incarcerated? [03:01] You're out on bond right now waiting for a second trial. The Michigan Court of Appeals says you should be given a new trial. When you got that decision five months ago, how did you feel? [04:13] What's your understanding of why the Court of Appeals decided you deserve a second trial? [05:27] What was the aspect of the case that made them decide you deserve a new trial? [07:43] What is a 40-caliber bullet relevant? [09:04] How did you find out that Jamal Segars was murdered? [10:11] Although Thelonious was at a family BBQ with over a dozen alibi witnesses, he became a suspect in the case due to a jailhouse informant, whom he knew from the streets. [17:05] Ten years after his conviction, Thelonious submitted a Brady Violation to his judge, but it was dismissed, claiming the information wasn't new. [18:32] That Brady Violation must have had something to do with you being granted a second trial. Is that true? [23:20] You're out on bond, you're wearing a tether… Prosecutor Worthy has the ability to change her mind, but she says she wants to try you for a second time despite all these moving parts and various claims from multiple parties and admissions from hitmen… What about all the alibi witnesses, how many were called in the first trial? [25:11] Thelonious had improper, paid representation from an attorney who is since deceased. [25:52] Is your current attorney having discussions with Prosecutor Worthy about dismissing your second trial altogether? [26:54] What do you think Prosecutor Worthy's vendetta is? [29:19] You're confirmed to home in the meantime — do you have a trial date? [29:49] Thelonious wrote eighteen books while he was incarcerated. [29:56] Check out Thelonious's book, Be First: Part 1 & 2 (Hood Novel) on Amazon! [30:47] What do you think are the main reasons you were convicted in the first place? [37:54] What did this alleged eyewitness, Natasha, testify to? [39:29] You had this one eyewitness and three others who corroborated her claim … were they all there at the scene of the crime? [40:13] You believe that the jury will believe the alleged hitman, Vincent Smothers, if he testifies and admits responsibility for this murder? [40:57] I have a note here that says you recently graduated from Blackstone Career Institute… tell us what that is and what you hope to do with that, assuming that tether comes off! [43:04] Amazing. Thelonious, I wish you the best of luck and I hope things go your way. Please keep us up to date on what happens! Your case was eye-opening, and I hope you keep in touch. [44:21] Thelonious has a documentary in the works — be on the lookout for it in the next six months! [45:30] Thelonious Searcy's story isn't over — we will see if Kym Worthy decides to try him a second time or drop the charges. Comment, subscribe, comment, and share this episode with your friends and family! Take care.

August 23, 2021 ~ The Wayne County Prosecutor tells Paul they continue to deal with an increase in domestic violence and drunk driving cases due to the pandemic.

In 1973, Detroit artist and award-winning boxer Ray Gray was accused of breaking into a local drug dealer’s home and fatally shooting him. Though none of the surviving occupants were able to identify the invaders, Ray became a focus of the investigation. Tunnel vision, corruption, faulty identification processes, suppressed evidence, and failure to investigate other suspects culminated in additional tragedy — refusing to admit his guilt, Ray was sentenced to life in prison without parole where he would remain for the next 48 years. Ray's wrongful incarceration catalyzed a decades-long quest for freedom and truth. Collaborating with The Innocence Project and legendary Detroit journalist Bill Proctor, he accepted a plea deal from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office and was finally released from prison on May 25th, 2021, after nearly a half-century behind bars. In this captivating installment, Ray sits down with Mike for his FIRST, exclusive interview following his release — a mere week after he obtained freedom. Ray and Mike cover the gamut of his experiences— how he found love while in prison, the role art played in helping him cope with incarceration, challenges readjusting to civilian status, his plans for the future as a free man, and more. Show Notes [00:02] Welcome to Open Mike [01:08] Barbara Gray and Ray Gray, thank you both for coming on Open Mike. Ray, what was your first week out of prison, after 48 years, like for you? [02:04] You’ve been in prison since 1973… to say the world has changed is an understatement. What are some of the things you’ve seen that were different? [03:20] Ray is hesitant about lingering in stores for fear he’ll be accused of stealing something and be sent back to prison. He’s still adjusting to post-prison life and will be for a while. [04:20] I can’t imagine the post-traumatic stress, and anxiety, and trauma you must be experiencing, dealing with all these new things. [06:36] Quality of food and access to mobile devices after heavy telephone usage monitoring has been a hugely different experience compared to incarceration. [07:37] As I’m reading the stories, and I got to meet your wife this morning, part of this is a love story! I want to bring your wife, Barbara, into the interview. Barbara, you met Ray in 1978 when he was already incarcerated for five years… how did you two meet? [10:34] How many years had you been in the prison system teaching art before you met Ray? [11:26] Was it love at first sight for you, Ray? [12:48] There was a seven-year gap between your first meeting and your 1985 wedding in prison. How did that work — you were corresponding, you would see each other on weekends? [15:19] Were you able to stand next to each other and get married in prison? [16:04] You’ve never been able to sleep together in the same house for thirty-five years… what has this first week together been like? [19:06] To set the stage, the original crime was the robbery and murder of Ruben Bryant on February 6th, 1973… three short months later, you were sentenced to life in prison. Your lawyer didn’t advise you to have a jury trial, so you had a bench trial under a less experienced judge… You’ve maintained your innocence all these years — did you know Ruben prior to the murder? [20:39] You were home at the time of the murder and had at least four people with you who testified on your behalf. Who was your defense attorney back then? Was he court-appointed? [23:11] There was one eyewitness who testified that you were part of the robbery that resulted in murder. Is that accurate? Could she pick you out of a lineup? [24:51] Other than her eyewitness testimony, was there any other evidence that linked you to the scene of the murder? [27:33] A mustache was the perpetrator’s only identifying factor the eyewitness honed in on. Ray happened to have a mustache when he went into the lineup — after being threatened by one of the police officers. The eyewitness identified Ray before he even stepped under the light. [28:50] Many people fought for your innocence, including two people sitting in the room with us — former TV journalist Bill Proctor and former Michigan State police officer and deputy director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Ellis Stafford. [29:13] Bill, you started reporting this story in a professional capacity but then started believing Ray’s story… can you take us on that journey and what compelled you to believe him? [32:43] In 1980, a man named Charlie Matthews signed an affidavit admitting he was present at the scene of the crime, but then pled the fifth. So, as early as 1980, people were trying to help Ray — that’s forty plus years ago! [34:49] Bill, you’ve been on the show multiple times and we’ve had many conversations with the U of M Innocence Clinic… these types of scenarios keep coming up. What they did to Ray is textbook and disgusting… [35:27] Ellis, this is the first time we’ve met, thank you for coming on the show, sir. How did you get involved in Ray’s case? [36:22] Ellis believes he and Bill were allowed to speak with Ray in prison because the wardens themselves believed Ray was innocent. They also allowed a polygraph test in 2012 that Ray passed. [39:10] Ray, before this experience, you were a four-time Golden Glove boxing champion! Tell us about that, how did you get into boxing? [40:17] Did you create art throughout the last 48 years in prison? Where is all this artwork now? [43:04] Throughout Ray’s case, police were complicit in Brady Violations by withholding evidence that would have affected the outcome of the trial. [46:07] Ray is discussing all the lack of evidence that implicated him… witnesses were on the floor, looking up at the suspect. Bill, where did all of this information come from? [48:21] We’ve never interviewed someone who has maintained their innocence… yet, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy vacated your first-degree murder sentence, and asked you to please guilty to second-degree murder. You pled no contest, which they accepted and gave you a lesser sentence for time served which is when you were released from prison. [50:43] Ray, when did you start having discussions with your lawyers over this outcome being a possibility? Was it days, weeks, months? Take us through the whole negotiation process of your plea deal [52:25] The fact that you pled no contest to second-degree murder — you’re saying you can appeal that? [55:10] You were sitting in prison for 48 years… what were you waiting for? [57:15] Do you think the witness was the major holdup in your case? [57:51] You said you’ve been waiting 48 years for the truth to come out… you’ve now been out of prison for a week. Do you feel that the truth came out? [58:28] Marvin Bryant, the former Wayne County Sheriff actually thought you were the wrong man, is that correct? [60:01] You’ve maintained your innocence, steadfast. Tell me about your decision to plead no contest to get out… how agonizing or easy was that process? [61:00] One of the reasons Ray accepted the plea deal was due to health risks, including a 98% positive COVID-19 test rate, the highest of any prison in the country. [01:01:03] If you had lied and admitted guilt to a parole board, do you think you would have gotten out sooner? [01:02:28] You could be one of the most principled and patient people… did you think this day would come? [01:04:11] I don’t think there’s anyone who could listen to you tell your story and not believe you. [01:05:35] Is there a fight left in this scenario? What is your team telling you the next steps are? [01:06:36] Because the conviction integrity unit didn’t get you an exoneration, you’re not entitled to Michigan’s Compensation Fund, which would entitle you to $50,000 for every year served — $2.5 million. Was that a bitter pill to swallow? [01:08:26] Bill, I know you’re frustrated. Do you think an unwillingness to pay victim’s compensation played a role in any of this? What’s your perspective? [01:09:56] In Ray’s case, why do you think they wouldn’t exonerate him? [01:14:53] Ray, it sounds like you had a lot of supporters, but Bill Proctor especially did a lot for you while you were in prison. Have you been able to connect since your release? What would you like to say publicly to him? [01:16:41] What does the future look like for you? [01:20:06] I love that you’re an artist and art helped you through 48 long years, and that you’re still creating. I would love to see what you create…from the Mike Morse Foundation, we’re going to give you a donation toward your art supplies, so you can buy a whole lot of supplies, and canvasses, and I hope you’ll come back and show me some of your artistry. [01:24:29] Out of the 107 episodes we’ve done, this is probably the most important, the most meaningful one. I really thank you for being so vulnerable, and opening up, and coming here so soon after your release. These stories are very important to hear, so people can educate themselves… your story is amazing, and I wish you and Barbara the best life together. You are quite a teacher. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. [01:26:05] There you have it — Ray Gray’s story, incredibly powerful and moving. If you know somebody who needs to hear this episode, forward this to them. Listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Thank you for tuning in to Open Mike.

April 16, 2021 ~ The Wayne County Prosecutor tells Paul they are seeing an increase in drunk and drugged driving and domestic violence cases during the pandemic. For information on where to go for help go to waynecounty.com.

April 8, 2021 ~ The Wayne County Prosecutor explains to Paul why she decided not to charge Detroit police officers in connection with the Hakim Littleton shooting.

On this episode of Killer Cross Examination, I go one on one with Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel. Many don't know that Dana began her career in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and quickly developed a reputation as a firebrand courtroom prosecutor. In this episode, she shares her style in the courtroom, how she used her humor and sarcasm, how she prepared for court and how she found her voice. She shares meaningful cross examination stores about being so eager to begin question an adverse witness that she was jumping out of the chair and how on two (2) occasions, she put or found herself in physical danger in murder trials inside the courtroom. I also ask her point blank about the double standard that she experienced as an aggressive female trial lawyer and how she is using her experiences as a criminal defense lawyer in her current role as Michigan's chief law enforcement officer. This is not your normal interview of a politician. This is an episode that you will not want to miss.

Kym L. Worthy has been the Wayne County Prosecutor since 2004, when she became the first female African American to hold the position. In this episode, Prosecutor Worthy talks about serving the biggest prosecutor's office in the state and her initiatives to make Wayne County a better, safer place. These initiatives include police transparency and accountability, processing rape kits, and what the process will be to reopen the courts to jury trials. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Kym L. Worthy has been the Wayne County Prosecutor since 2004, when she became the first female African American to hold the position. In this episode, Prosecutor Worthy talks about serving the biggest prosecutor’s office in the state and her initiatives to make Wayne County a better, safer place. These initiatives include police transparency and accountability, processing rape kits, and what the process will be to reopen the courts to jury trials. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

The fourth in a series on electing prosecutors - an interview with Valerie Newman of the Wayne County Prosecutor's office, on starting and running a Conviction Integrity Unit. The Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit can be found here: https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/conviction-integrity-unit.aspx Music by Evan Schaeffer.

"The truth is that as much democracy as this nation has, it has been borne on the backs of Black resistance."-Nikole Hannah-JonesBlack resistance is in happening in cities all over the United States including America's largest majority Black city, Detroit. Protestors by the thousands have flooded the streets of Downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods to express dissent with a system that has allowed for the habitual killings of Black men and women mostly without repercussions. This week Donna and Orlando are joined by Victoria Burton-Harris, candidate for Wayne County Prosecutor and Yusef Bunchy Shakur, noted author and co-director of programs at the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion for a discussion and fresh take on what's happening on the streets of Detroit and if a reckoning is currently underway in America.

Hey gang. Thank you to the new and sustaining patreon subscribers. Phoenix Calida goes through some pretty triggering news so prepare yourself if need be. This is SWOPcast. William J Jackson produces and edits this program for Phoenix Calida so Phoenix can deliver it for her the organization SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project) Here's an early access upload for you and it will be going to the socialized feed on Wednesday. Michigan man’s alleged fatal hit-and-runs targeted female sex workers Updated May 20, 2020; Posted May 20, 2020By Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.com DETROIT – A Garden City man is suspected in the hit-and-run deaths of two women and the non-fatal hit-and-runs of two other women. Two of the victims were pregnant. Lawrence Paul Mills III, 32, is believed to have targeted Caucasian sex workers on the southside of Detroit, Detroit police Chief James Craig said during a news conference. A 3-year investigation led police to believe he would approach his victims for a paid sex encounter and engage in the act inside his vehicle. When the victim left the vehicle, he would strike them with it and then reclaim his payment for the act. Detroit Police Chief James Craig briefing on the arrest of suspect related to multiple fatal and non-fatal assaults Posted by Detroit Police Department on Friday, May 15, 2020 Police believe there may be other victims and have asked them to come forward. They are already investigating a possible fifth case that could be tied to Mills. Mills was arraigned on Friday, May 15, in connection to a Dec. 22, 2017, incident in which he is accused of intentionally striking a then-pregnant woman with a vehicle several times before driving away, according to a news release from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. The woman and her unborn child survived. RELATED: Michigan man accused of intentional hit-and-runs of 3 women; 2 were pregnant That was the fourth incident – all in 2017 – in which Mills is suspected. The possible fifth incident occurred in 2018, Craig said. The first nonfatal incident took place March 17, 2017 around 4 a.m. It involved a 48-year-old white female victim. The first fatal alleged hit-and-run occurred around 3 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2017. The 34-year-old white female victim was pregnant, and she and her unborn child died at the scene, according to the prosecutor’s office. The next incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2017, when the suspect allegedly purposely hit and killed a 59-year-old white female with a vehicle. The last known incident that is allegedly connected to Mills occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2017. Mills allegedly stuck a 28-year-old pregnant Hispanic woman with a vehicle several times before driving away; she and her unborn child survived the incident. The victim fled the scene on foot and called police. She was then rushed to a hospital. After years of investigation, Mills was taken into custody on April 24, authorities said. He has been arraigned and charged in connection to three of the cases. In Dec. 22 case, Mills is charged with assault with intent to murder and knowing assault/assault and battery of a pregnant person. In the Oct. 16 case of the 34-year-old woman and her unborn child who both died, Mills is charged with first degree murder and assault on a pregnant individual causing miscarriage or stillbirth. Mills is charged with first degree murder in the death of the 59-year-old woman. Mills allegedly used the same vehicle — a 2006 golden tan Chevy Trailblazer — in each of the 2017 incidents. Police are investigating a possible fifth victim of a 2018 incident in which they believe Mills used a dark-colored Chevy Cobalt, Craig said. Police believe there could be even more victims. “We want to make sure the sex worker community that we’re here to seek justice for you and your family so please, please step forward,” Craig said.

This Episode of The Connected Experience Podcast is sponsored by Author S.L. Jackson. Order the new Urban Fantasy Novel “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” by clicking the link https://linktr.ee/sljacksonJoin The Connected Experience (@tcepod) as we sit and speak to Victoria Burton-Harris, (@Vbh4prosecutor) the young lawyer looking to dethrone the current Wayne County Prosecutor of her seat in this years election.Contact us at pr@tcohh.orgFollow us on https://www.instagram.com/tcepodhttps://www.twitter.com/tcepodListen to “The Podcast Album” by The Connected Experience now via Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/album/84652887See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes Listen to the New Episode #73 of Piper Carter Podcast on Detroit Is Different. 3 generations of Black Women discussing Hip Hop, Politics, Arts & Culture.This week’s Topic: Update on Flint Water Crisis in the Supreme Court, Wayne County Prosecutor’s seat is up for 2020 election, #OscarsSoWhite Reboot, Bad Boys III Film ReviewCohosts: Deja @catoriit + Brittany MarchListen + Subscribe Apple Podcast + Google Play + Stitcher + Spotify + all streaming platformsPiper Carter is the founder of 'We Found Hip-hop.' Advocate for Women in Hip-hop, Hip-hop culture, Detroit advocacy, Artistry, and Youth Dilla Day Detroit.

The owner of three pit bulls has been charged with murder after a 9-year old girl was mauled to death by the dogs. Monday evening in Southwest Detroit, Emma Hernandez was riding her bicycle in the alley, when the three pit bulls escaped from a neighbor's yard, police said. The dogs belonged to Pierre Cleveland according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's office. He is charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and having a dangerous animal causing death.  He's being held in lieu of a $2 million dollar bail. During the attack a male neighbor threw bricks at the dogs in an attempt to stop them from attacking the child. The child was observed with multiple bite wounds on her body. Medics were called to the scene, rendered medical assistance and transported the victim to a local hospital where wahe was announced deadl.  

Chapter 8 – Just Call Me Rick  With Hollywood making a movie about his life and some positive signs coming from the new Wayne County Prosecutor, Rick thinks he might have a shot at parole.  As that’s happening - before he was sent to prison, before he sold drugs, before he became an informant, Rick was young and in love with Michelle. All these years later, they’ve reconnected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 7 – Kid Rock and White Boy Rick: Rick is granted his first parole hearing in 15 years. Kid Rock shows up to testify on his behalf. Rick thinks he has a chance at parole. But a letter from then Wayne County Prosecutor (and current Mayor of Detroit), Mike Duggan, throws a wrench into Rick’s dream of freedom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 8 – Just Call Me Rick  With Hollywood making a movie about his life and some positive signs coming from the new Wayne County Prosecutor, Rick thinks he might have a shot at parole.  As that’s happening - before he was sent to prison, before he sold drugs, before he became an informant, Rick was young and in love with Michelle. All these years later, they’ve reconnected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 7 – Kid Rock and White Boy Rick: Rick is granted his first parole hearing in 15 years. Kid Rock shows up to testify on his behalf. Rick thinks he has a chance at parole. But a letter from then Wayne County Prosecutor (and current Mayor of Detroit), Mike Duggan, throws a wrench into Rick’s dream of freedom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A native Detroiter, Nicole Denson is a mother, artist, and social justice activist. She has volunteered within the community in many capacities. She is currently the Associate Director of Advocacy Services for the Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner's Advocacy Program (WC SAFE). WC SAFE’s mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate medical-forensic care to Wayne County survivors of sexual assault in a timely manner with immediate crisis advocacy, follow-up care & counseling, and provision of expert witness testimony. She was awarded Advocate of the year in 2015 and 2016 by the WC SAFE Program. In 2017 she spearheaded a support group, one of the only groups of its kind in the metro-Detroit area, for LGBTQ people who have experienced sexual support. Using her 15 years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, she sheds light on the #MeToo and #MuteRKelly movement and actions following the Women's March. She has advocated in creating systems for change and activism within Michigan State University’s Campus, Oakland County Police Stations and Courts, Detroit Police Department, 36th District Court, 3rd Circuit court, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and Frank Murphy Hall of Justice.  

This week’s featured guest is first time judicial candidate Kenyetta Stanford-Jones. In August 2016, Kenyetta earned the highest number of votes in a crowded primary and will be on the November 2016 ballot. A wife, mother, and attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Kenyetta shares her story of running as a first time candidate and how she’s changing the face of power in Detroit.

Do you want to create impressive and meaningful presentations without having ample finances? Get some advice from Mark Hindelang and Joshua Hoeppner in this episode of Special Reports with host Laurence Colletti. They stop by after their presentation “Champagne Presentations on a Beer Budget” at ABA TECHSHOW 2016 to share tips on staying organized and creating a well thought out presentation. The conversation starts with some tips on the optimal way to utilize Powerpoint and some common mistakes novice Powerpoint users make. The discussion then shifts to a comprehensive breakdown and explanation of free linear and nonlinear software options. From video editing to logo creation Mark and Josh provide tips that will give you the insights necessary to ensure professional presentations on a modest budget. Joshua Hoeppner is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and senior trial technology presentation expert for his company PresentationView. He is well versed in developing pieces focused on persuasion or simplification of information for juries and has prepared countless trial graphics, illustrations, PowerPoint presentations, and videos for many litigation purposes. Josh received his B.A in illustration from the Columbus College of Art and Design. Mark Hindelang has served as a litigation technology consultant in civil and criminal cases and joined the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in 2010. He has been assigned to the Conviction Integrity Unit, Trials, District Courts, and the Special Prosecutions Division as an assistant prosecuting attorney. Mark received his J.D. from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law and now co-teaches a class encouraging all attorneys to view technology as inextricably ingrained into the practice of law.

Today we have two of NBC's top news correspondents! Rock Center WIth Brian Williams' Kate Snow & Harry Smith COMING UP ON “ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS” – FRIDAY, FEB. 8 AT 10P/9C:  Harry Smith reports:  The Bible is a best-seller, but it still seems unlikely as the center of a game show.  But it is, and it's a big hit. GSN is finding success in its faith-based game show, “American Bible Challenge,” where host Jeff Foxworthy says, if you don't know your Bible, you don't have a prayer. Harry Smith goes to the set to find out what in Heaven's name is going on.  COMING UP ON “ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS”–FEBRUARY 15 AT 10P/9C(NEW TIME) :Kate Snow introduces us to Kym Worthy, the Wayne County Prosecutor who's on a crusade to bring justice to crimes against women in the Detroit area. Cases that were all but forgotten -- some, for two decades. This brave woman is seeking justice for the forgotten.