ROMULUS, Mich. – Romulus police think they have solved the murder of 57-year-old Frank Jones, who on Saturday was found beaten to death in his home.
Michael Sutton, 41, of Canton Township was arraigned Friday on charges of first-degree murder and torture.
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"Working backwards using phone records on the subject and the victim, and using search warrants we gained great intelligence," said Romulus Police Chief Robert Dickerson.
Police have not revealed a motive, but based on graphic text messages, they said they think the men had been intimate. They had known each other for about five years.
The medical rxaminer said Jones died of asphyxiation and blunt force trauma. His hands were tied behind his back, and a pillow case was taped over his head, police said.
Investigators said they think Jones drove Sutton to his home and Sutton allegedly stole the car after killing him on Jan. 4.
Three days later, Jones' son found the body in his father's bathroom.
Sutton was arrested Tuesday after a brief foot chase in Canton Township. He's being held on a $1 million dollar cash bond.