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Joe Gentz in more trouble behind bars

Man charged with death of Grosse Pointe Park's Jane Bashara, currently locked up in Dickerson Jail

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DETROIT – The Local 4 Defenders have learned that Joe Gentz has been causing more problems behind bars.

Another disciplinary report has been created because of Gentz's aggressive behavior and continued refusal to comply with instructions.

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Sources told the Defenders Gentz is arguing with other inmates about several things, including television.

Gentz is charged with murder in the death of Grosse Pointe Park mother Jane Bashara.

He's currently locked up in the Dickerson jail in Hamtramck, awaiting a preliminary hearing that is set for June.

Grosse Pointe Park mother found dead in January

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Jane Bashara was found dead in the back of her SUV in a Detroit alley on Jan. 25. She had been reported missing the night before.

Sources say Gentz has told police he was forced to kill the Grosse Pointe Park mother under the order of her husband, Bob Bashara.

Gentz is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Bob Bashara has not been charged.