Thursday, August 9 2012 7:57 PM EDT2012-08-09 23:57:39 GMT
21-year-old Patrick Mikes, Junior of Troy is in jail without bond. He's accused of murdering his father and hiding the body. Meanwhile, search teams spent the day looking for the body of his father.
21-year-old Patrick Mikes, Junior of Troy is in jail without bond. He's accused of murdering his father and hiding the body. Meanwhile, search teams spent the day looking for the body of Patrick Mikes, Senior.
Monday, August 6 2012 9:37 PM EDT2012-08-07 01:37:29 GMT
Troy Police say they're getting closer to filing murder charges again the son of a missing man. They're waiting for DNA test results, and if those results match the victim, charges could soon be filed.
Troy Police say they're getting closer to filing murder charges again the son of a missing man. They're waiting for DNA test results, and if those results match the victim, Patrick Mikes, Senior, charges could soon be filed.
Thursday, August 2 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-08-02 22:40:17 GMT
New developments involving the disappearance of a father from Troy. Police are now calling it a murder case, and they are zeroing in on the victim's oldest son.
New developments involving the disappearance of a father from Troy. Police are now calling it a murder case, and they are zeroing in on the victim's oldest son.
Monday, July 30 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-07-30 21:58:29 GMT
A father and avid cyclist from Troy has gone missing. One person is in custody being questioned about the disappearance. Police say there were signs of an assault inside his home.
A father and avid cyclist from Troy has gone missing. One person is in custody being questioned about the disappearance. Police say there were signs of an assault inside his home.
TROY, Mich. (WJBK) -
After more than a week of searching, police have finally located what is believed to be the body of Patrick Mikes, Senior, a missing father from Troy. It was found Friday along with a bicycle.
The investigation has led police from a Troy home to a cornfield in Montrose Township off Morris Road in Genesee County. They think the body was there since July 28. What is believed to be Mikes' bike was also discovered in the field just 15 feet away from where the body was found. Troy police are waiting on confirmation that it is indeed Patrick Mikes.
Police were very close to the body Thursday night when they decided to wrap up for the evening.
"The search team that night was within about 30 feet of the body when we called for the termination of that search," said Captain Robert Redmond.
Son Patrick Mikes, Junior is in jail. He has hired an attorney and is charged with murder.
A car was noticed in Montrose Township on Saturday, July 28 in an area that we're told is traveled lightly. The body was found near where that vehicle was driving.
"I would say that it was within about two miles of where we had two people identify the car that matched the description of Patrick Mikes, Junior's car as being cruising up and down their street very slowly," Redmond said.
17 police agencies searched 25 square miles. The field where the body was found is full of corn stalks almost five feet high.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:52 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Police in a cornfield in Montrose Township (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
