Thursday, January 3 2013 8:01 PM EST2013-01-04 01:01:30 GMT
A Detroit mother of five faced a judge Thursday charged with murdering her eight-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a makeshift memorial to Tameria Greene is now gone.
A Detroit mother of five faced a judge Thursday charged with murdering her eight-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a makeshift memorial to Tameria Greene is now gone.
Thursday, January 3 2013 7:08 AM EST2013-01-03 12:08:45 GMT
A Detroit mother is charged with murder for the stabbing death of her eight-year-old daughter, but the woman's family said there is another person that police should question.
A Detroit mother is charged with murder for the stabbing death of her eight-year-old daughter, but the woman's family said there is another person that police should question.
Tuesday, January 1 2013 10:17 PM EST2013-01-02 03:17:59 GMT
A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday in memory of eight-year-old Tameria Greene. Family, friends and concerned members of the community are grieving over the loss of an innocent child.
A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday in memory of eight-year-old Tameria Greene, who would've turned nine on Wednesday. Family, friends and concerned members of the community are grieving over the loss of an innocent child.
Tuesday, January 1 2013 4:21 PM EST2013-01-01 21:21:17 GMT
There is a growing memorial on a Detroit doorstep in memory of a little girl murdered inside. Police said it happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Her own mother is under arrest, but not yet charged.
There is a growing memorial on a Detroit doorstep in memory of a little girl murdered inside. Police said it happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Her own mother is under arrest, but not yet charged.
By Alexis Wiley Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- The body of eight-year-old Tameria Greene was supposed to be laid to rest Thursday morning, but that didn't happen because we're told the family has yet to pay the bill.
"When I heard about this, it really hit hard because it's such a young girl. Her birthday was going to be the next day," said Imam Abdullah Eh-Amin from the Muslim Center of Detroit. "I felt just like everyone else, a lot of sorrow."
That's why Eh-Amin said he was more than willing to help the family of Tameria Greene.
Police say the child was murdered by her mother. Rahman Funeral Home handled the body and the Muslim Center of Detroit handled the funeral service. The imam said the funeral home donated a $2,000 casket. The state will pitch in about $700 and $200 was collected at the service, so the family was left with a $1,500 bill.
"Right after the service, they were supposed to bring the money. They kept saying they were going to bring the money, but it never materialized," Eh-Amin said.
"There had been so many different stories coming out of this family that we actually don't know what is going on. We don't know who is in charge. We don't know who is doing what. All we know is we haven't been paid."
Family members did not return our calls for comment, but one thing is clear, this little girl who suffered so much in life deserves far better even in death.
The imam told me that Tameria's body will be buried regardless of whether the family ever pays that bill because she deserves at least that much respect.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:31:06 GMT
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr is working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
As Kevyn Orr tries to solve Detroit's financial crisis, he is also working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:25:13 GMT
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:41:47 GMT
FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss. Once again, the search was futile.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:28:39 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:27 GMT
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:24:16 GMT
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Kolcraft is recalling more than 96,000 Jeep Liberty strollers after at least 18 people were injured by tire blowouts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:40:48 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:33 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.