Morning 4: 2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 16, 2025

Shuvonne Vinson, Gregory Callahan, Keith Finley (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.


2 men charged in foster family’s murder in Washtenaw County to appear in court. Here’s why

Two of the three people charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

Gregory Callhan, 37, and Keith Finley, 60, are due in court at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, for their preliminary examinations.

The third person charged in this case, Shuvonne Vinson, was in court on March 20 for a motion hearing, and the judge scheduled a hearing about her competency for May 22. Due to this, her preliminary examination has been delayed.

Read more here.


Police investigating murder-suicide at home in Westland

Police are investigating a murder-suicide that happened in Westland Tuesday, resulting in a heavy police presence in one neighborhood.

Read more here.


Over 300 physician assistants sue Michigan Medicine, alleging wage discrimination

More than 300 current and former female physician assistants are suing Michigan Medicine, the health system affiliated with the University of Michigan, over accusations of wage discrimination.

The lawsuit, which was filed on Tuesday (April 15), alleged systemic and long-standing gender-based pay disparities in violation of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), among other state and federal laws.

Read more here.


Men arrested after allegedly stealing cars at gunpoint in Detroit -- ‘I’m doing this for my mom’

Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly stealing two cars at gunpoint and robbing the drivers.

Deon Carter and Jaylen White are facing carjacking charges, as well as brandishing a firearm during a crime and aiding and abetting.

Read more here.


Weather: Warm front heading to Metro Detroit, storms expected this week

Dry weather returns today and will last through Thursday. As we clear out the cloud cover, we can plan for sunshine today and tomorrow, but the clearer skies will also allow for temperatures to fall into the mid to 20s to lower 30s tonight.




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