Morning 4: Detroit police say they have someone in custody amid Samantha Woll murder investigation -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Dec. 11, 2023

Samantha Woll, 40, was fatally stabbed at her Detroit home on Oct. 21, 2023. Photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers of Michigan. (WDIV)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Samantha Woll murder: Person of interest in custody, Detroit police confirm

A person of interest was in police custody in connection with the October killing of Samantha Woll, a well-known leader in Detroit’s Jewish community, Detroit police confirmed Sunday.

Read the report here.


29 years ago: D’Wan Sims reported missing from Wonderland Mall in Livonia

It has been 29 years since D’Wan Sims, 4, was reported missing from the Wonderland Mall in Livonia.

His mother, Dwanna Harris, told police he disappeared while shopping with her.

Learn more here.


In the 50s, this was the go-to spot for Christmas in Metro Detroit

If you were living in Metro Detroit in the 1940s or 1950s, there’s a really strong chance you visited the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn.

See more here.


Why it might be time to panic after Detroit Lions’ ugly loss to Bears

It might officially be time to panic after the Detroit Lions suffered an ugly loss to the Chicago Bears.

Read more here.


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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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