GROSSE POINTE FARMS
porch pirates are targeting cell phone deliveries in Grosse Pointe Farms because of a possible data leak
Grosse Pointe Farms Police Detective Roger Wierszewski said they’re investigating seven cases of stolen cell phone packages from porches
“Somebody got a hold of and is able to hack into a system
whether it’s through FedEx or through AT&T
and learn where these phones are going and what time they’re going to be delivered,” Wierszewski said
Irene Sun, a Grosse Pointe Farms resident
has a doorbell video of a porch pirate swiping her iPhone delivery
a woman came onto our porch (and) knew exactly where it was hidden behind the plants that you saw on the porch,” Sun said
“She knew exactly where it was when she came to get it,” Sun said
Police say the thieves can also hack into the system and change your signature preference
“They’re able to delete that request for signature where they just say leave it on the porch,” Wierszewski said
Cities across the state are seeing a similar pattern
“It could be up to hundreds of phones being stolen just out of Michigan per day,” Wierszewski said
police recommend being home when it’s delivered and tracking the package closely to be sure preferences aren’t changed
Police say this is an open investigation and hope to have an update soon
-> Grosse Pointe Farms authorities see increase in mail thefts involving electronics
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“A lovely blank slate” is how Ann Arbor-based interior designer Krista Nye Nicholas of Cloth & Kind describes the “before” of a house she recently completed
a suburban community on the shores of Lake St
Clair and is just around the corner from the historic Country Club of Detroit,” the designer explains
“It had been meticulously crafted with excellent materials and finishes
and was pristinely cared for by its former owners.”
was ready to put his own stamp on the home after purchasing it
“Keith was referred to us by friends of his who are also clients of Cloth & Kind,” the designer continues
“When we first met there was an effortless connection
and it was clear to us that he was eager to step out of his comfort zone and fully collaborate with us to create a colorful
and unique home that represented his individual design sensibility.”
The house had been renovated by previous owners in 2008
“Although the renovations opened up the floor plan considerably
I felt that it was time to level up the interiors
which were predominately white and majorly lacking in personality,” Schatko explains
are its bones and quality craftsmanship — not to mention the exceptional kitchen
which I also love for its open and flowing layout.”
Cloth & Kind helped him realize his vision for the residence without making any structural changes
“My primary goal was to have a home that looked and felt inviting and cozy for myself
and also for when I entertain friends and family,” the homeowner explains
“I was craving a space that appeared as if it had come together over time — a curated collection — rather than a cookie cutter
and Cloth & Kind totally achieved that for me.”
Schatko “very much wanted to create a colorful
and storied home that told the tales of his life experiences and personal preferences,” the designer agrees
“There is an abundance of homes in the surrounding area that are designed in what we like to call ‘safe neutrals,’ but he was interested in creating spaces which were wholly unique to him and could not be found elsewhere — all of this was
“Our priorities were to accomplish our client’s desired aesthetic
and use for each space — always our number one goal — while balancing comfort and livability with an elevated sensibility
We were able to accomplish this by mixing pieces from various styles and periods
incorporating several heirloom antique pieces and carpets
while ensuring all the furnishings were comfortable and supported the way he intended to live in each room.”
Pandemic delays meant “there were still long lead times due to COVID while we were working
so it took a bit more time than typical for a decoration project,” the designer says
referencing the time’s “brutal supply chain delays.”
“I didn’t want Krista and her team to feel rushed so there wasn’t an established timeline
and I understood that I was going to have to wait for them,” the homeowner agrees
Our client trusted and believed in our vision from day one
and was enthusiastically involved in a way that was engaging
she layered items Schatko had with carefully curated new choices
Several compelling pieces of art from his travels were incorporated throughout the home
lending themselves to the personalized interiors
fixtures and lighting as well as other art and accessories
“The Tree of Secrets,” which sets the tone for the living room
Other highlights include a 1930s Czechoslovakian Halabala lounge chair
an antique breakfast bar between the living and dining spaces and original photography by Ann Arbor artist Nancy Wolfe in the foyer
now flanking an antique console left by the home’s previous owners
Vintage and custom rugs and carpets tie the spaces together
and a few important furniture pieces from my past to incorporate into the final design
She did a remarkable job blending the past items with the new
giving my home a feeling as if all of these items had been collected over a lifetime,” Schatko says
Once completely done in “safe neutrals,” rooms throughout now range from warm white to deep
stark white when our client moved into the home which was incongruous with how he wanted to feel in the space,” the designer explains
“We envisioned the library as a cozy room where he could enjoy lounging
and sitting by the fire with a glass of wine
We started with a gorgeous antique rug in varying shades of persimmon and mossy green and knew immediately that the walls and trim should be wrapped in shades of green
Keith was nervous (as many of our clients are when we propose painting the trim and shelving a color other than traditional white) but he trusted in our vision
The result is a rich and warm cocoon of a space where he truly enjoys unwinding after a long day.”
“The family room has a vaulted ceiling and is flooded with natural light
Since it is adjacent to the living and dining room
we wanted the interesting color story from that space to flow seamlessly into this room
The walls in the gallery-like living room and dining room are a soft white and we envisioned more color in this room
By wrapping the walls and ceiling in a gorgeous shade of blue-green
It’s a chameleon in many ways — during the day when drenched in three-sided light this space feels bright and cheerful but
Schatko says some of bolder color choices made him nervous at first
“Krista had to walk and talk me through it in order for me to feel ready with pulling the trigger
she illustrated to me how the colors would work with the selections we had made for each space and eventually I was like ‘let’s do it!’ — I trusted her and her vision
While we incorporated color into many of the rooms
we strategically decided to keep the large living and dining room white — almost gallery like — to allow the other colors in the room to really shine
I’m incredibly happy with the balance and use of color we’ve achieved.”
Unexpected elementsUnexpected touches are found throughout
“Rather than cluttering the built-in niches with books or decorative objects
we removed the shelves and opted for the unexpected — sculptural objects floating at varying depths,” Nye Nicholas explains
“The end result is more akin to a gallery wall than what one would expect to see in a traditional living room.”
she would opt for the living room/dining room
chock-full of interesting and beautiful things… It is where we’d want to hang out if we lived there.” Schatko says his favorite is the kitchen
“All three spaces are nicely connected and flow from one to the other,” he explains
adding “nothing beats having the French doors swung open
and the fresh breeze flowing throughout that area in the spring/summer months.”
Both homeowner and designer are proud of the results
“I trusted Krista to design each space and present an array of beautiful items — the vast majority of which I approved on the spot,” Schatko explains
The end result is that I love every piece that is in my home and feel connected to the process that got us here.” Not only am I thrilled with the results
but I now have a home that gives me a place to truly decompress
“This home is a proud representation of our design philosophy,” the designer adds
Our favorite part of the new spaces has to be the joyful use of color that our client thoroughly embraced,” the designer adds
“Taking this home from white walls throughout to what you see now has made a massive difference in the vibe and energy of the home.”
(WXYZ) — Grosse Pointe Farms police are asking residents to be on alert after several package thefts of new Apple iPhones
Doorbell camera footage from Irene Sun shows a brazen "porch pirate" walking up to her porch and taking a package that had just been delivered
and left our house with that," Sun recounted
my dog walker just a few seconds away on the Ring camera."
That package contained a brand-new Apple iPhone
and the suspect sped away in a dark-colored Jeep Renegade
"They were very bold and didn't have a care in the world," Sun noted
"They knew exactly where the package was at
I don't know if there's a problem in the Apple systems or within FedEx
but there's definitely a problem somewhere."
Irene reported the incident to Grosse Pointe Farms police
Detective Roger Wierszewski explained the situation
what we believe is it's multiple different people working different areas
Wierszewski elaborated on how the suspects operate
they confront the FedEx delivery driver with the person's name who was supposed to get the item
or they'll run up to the porch and take the item off the porch."
seven iPhones from FedEx have been stolen right after being delivered
Police confirm that this is a problem not only in Michigan but across the country
the Grosse Pointe Farms police have made one arrest in this string of stolen iPhones
a thief made a threatening statement to a FedEx driver
"The phone was not worth his or her life and to hand it over."
and these people aren't scared of anything happening."
In response to the rising issue of porch piracy
Police are advising residents to take precautions with their deliveries
or having them sent to a secure pickup facility
Irene has a clear message for the thieves: "You stink
you're asked to call the Grosse Pointe Farms police at 313-885-2100
Authorities in Grosse Pointe Farms are seeing an increase of mail thefts in the area involving electronics.
Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety said they received reports of receipt signature confirmations being changed during shipping, which eliminates the safeguard for delivery.
As a result, the department is asking residents to not have any Apple products or Android cell phone products be shipped to a home address at this time. Instead, residents can consider alternate ways of shipping options, such as having items delivered to a secure location or using a pickup service.
Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – A massive sinkhole opened up at an intersection in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Officials asked drivers at 10:53 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, to avoid the intersection of Kerby Road and Kercheval Avenue.
The sinkhole is in the southeast corner of the intersection. The Department of Public Works has been notified, police said.
Officials said a 12-inch water main has been “compromised.”
Anyone who lives near the intersection might have water disruptions or lose service completely.
Service is expected to be restored by Friday afternoon.
Officials said the increase in breaks is because of rapid temperature fluctuations -- from single digits to the 40s. That freeze-and-thaw process lis hard on the mains.
Derick is the Digital Executive Producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.
Bill Beardslee has a lot of fond memories of growing up with his two sisters in the Grosse Pointe Farms home built by his parents in 1972
"It wasn't unusual to see 20 or 30 of my parent’s friends and their kids fill the backyard on a sunny afternoon," said Beardslee
food and the laughter made for great memories."
he and his family have put the property on the market
"Everyone enjoyed coming to our home and we always felt blessed to host one or many."
Located on a 1.3-acre lot at 382 Provencal Road just off Lake Shore Road
two-story house has five bedrooms and nine bathrooms
a real estate broker and owner of Lucido Real Estate in Grosse Pointe Woods
He said its location across from the Country Club of Detroit's fourth hole and next to University Liggett School add to its appeal
it doesn't get better in Grosse Pointe," he said
Beardslee agreed with Lucido and said the home's location is one of the home's best features
"The house sits on a double lot and faces the fourth hole of the Country Club of Detroit," he said
For a suburban setting so close to downtown Detroit
He also said its design which lends itself to entertaining is another of his favorite features
"A significant portion of the first floor was designed with entertainment in mind," Beardslee said
"From the oversized front door to the large foyer to the spacious living room and formal dining room
my parents wanted a home that could comfortably accommodate large gatherings."
Guests to the home walk up to a brick and stone tile-covered porch with columns under its roof before they're welcomed by a large foyer inside
a stairway to the second floor is straight ahead and the hallway to the dining room
The sunken living room has a fireplace and French double doors that provide walkout access to the blue stone and paver patio and large backyard
Next to the dining room is the combined kitchen and breakfast nook
The family room has a beamed ceiling and French double doors to the patio
The laundry room is also on the same floor
Upstairs are the primary bedroom and the four other bedrooms
all of which have en suite bathrooms and walk-in closets
There is also a bonus room on the second floor
Beardslee had it designed back in the '70s to be a room for playing cards so he and his friends didn't have to leave the house," Lucido said
it would make a great game room or place for the kids to study or for making crafts
I think it's one of the coolest things about the home."
The house also has an attached four-car garage
it also has an in-ground pool in the backyard
The yard also connects to the University of Liggett's school grounds
"Bobby and Suzy can just go through a gate to get to school in the morning," he said
Lucido calls the home remarkable and said it's ideal for a buyer with vision
He said the home has been maintained but may need some updating
"Not everyone wants a turnkey house," Lucido said
"This is an opportunity to take a beautiful house with great bones and make it your own or keep it as it is."
He said he thinks it's ideal for someone with children or someone who likes to entertain and wants to live on a private street like Provencal
Beardslee said he thinks the home is perfect for someone with a large family
and the pool make it perfect for everything from impromptu gatherings of the kids' friends to a formal gathering of adults," he said
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The crash happened around 9:05 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023
at Ridge and Moran roads in Grosse Pointe Farms
returned home that day for Thanksgiving break during his freshman year at the University of Dayton
MacKrell’s parents said he was picked up by a 16-year-old friend who was driving his mother’s white 2021 BMW X3
They were going to surprise another friend in Grosse Pointe Farms
The 16-year-old driver is a Grosse Pointe resident and was a student at U of D Jesuit at that time
Officials said the two met with their friend for about three minutes and then left his house around 9:03 p.m
the driver sped over 100 mph while heading southwest on Ridge Road
That stretch of the road has a 25 mph speed limit
They reported that the SUV was moving “at a very high rate of speed.”
“The vehicle was traveling at such a high rate of speed that the engine
and passenger compartment all separated from each other and scattered all over the roadway,” the police report says
One of the witnesses who called 911 said he was inside his house when he “heard an engine rev up very clearly” and then heard the crash
Another woman told police that she “heard a car going really fast” and then heard a crash
Neither of those witnesses actually saw the crash
Officials received a letter from Wayne County assistant Prosecutor Hervey Jenkins on Aug
He was asking for an update on the police investigation into the driver’s mother
“Members of my office received correspondence from the parents of Flynn MacKrell,” Jenkins wrote
“They are asking that my office review the investigator’s report submitted in this matter again to determine if it supports charges against (the mother).”
The letter acknowledges that officials were previously focused on gathering evidence to support charges against the driver
“Given that no formal warrant request has been presented to my office as it pertains to (the mother)
we are unable to provide the victim’s parents with a specific answer regarding potential charges against (her),” Jenkins wrote
“Does your department have any information about the status of an investigation into (her) role in this matter?”
“Director (John) Hutchins instructed me to submit a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for prosecutorial review to determine what charges
are appropriate for her role in this incident,” Detective Derek Lazarski wrote in the police report
MacKrell’s parents asked for the mother to be charged
alleging inaction and negligence on her part regarding her son’s driving behavior
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that after a panel of assistant prosecutors reviewed the matter
The prosecutor’s office found the mother took reasonable measures to assert parental control over her son over the years as it related to his general behavior and driving habits that led to the deadly crash
“We have spent a significant amount of time discussing this case and have looked at all of the applicable law
We looked at police reports and other documents
We are confident that the facts and evidence will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the juvenile respondent committed the offenses that we have charged
“Parenting is hard in the best of circumstances
Most parents do everything they can to mentor their children and steer them in the right direction
The juvenile respondent’s mother was no different
active steps to try to make sure that he stayed on the right path
There will be those that say she should have done more
but we have looked at all of the facts and those facts dictate no criminal charges here
We will not be more specific about her actions because her son will be facing trial in February
“She was not directly or indirectly involved in any way in the offenses for which we have charged her son
it is our firm position that the respondent and the respondent only is directly responsible for the crimes that we have adult designated and charged him with.”
Here’s everything we know so far about the crash:
Photographs taken at the crash scene show the SUV came to rest upside down next to a large tree
“Arrived on location and found a single vehicle with significant damage to the front end resting on its roof,” the police report reads
“A large debris field was found around the vehicle
and driver’s side A-pillar from the passenger compartment.”
Among the items collected at the scene were two cellphones and MacKrell’s wallet
The ID card in his wallet is how they confirmed his identity
Police said they learned from bystanders that two people were still trapped inside the SUV
The driver was tangled up in the SUV’s wiring harnesses
and officers said he had injuries to his face
“(He) was initially able to take a step but collapsed,” the police report says
and provided with first aid while waiting for Medstar.”
Police said the driver could answer basic questions at first
MacKrell was trapped in the passenger seat of the overturned car
and officers said they noticed immediately that he didn’t have a pulse
It took about 45 minutes to get him out of the wreckage
Officers said they had to completely remove the front passenger door during the process
He was turned over to the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office
A judge signed a search warrant for the cellphones found at the crash scene
and police said they quickly identified which one belonged to the driver
There were multiple notifications visible from the lock screen on the driver’s phone
including at least one from the “Life360″ app
which is primarily used for family members to see each other’s locations
An officer said later in the police report that he was on bike patrol during the Thanksgiving Day parade when he learned that Life360 would have recorded the speed of travel at the time of the crash
police came across the number of the friend who the boys had gone to visit on MacKrell’s cellphone
They spoke to that friend about what happened
Police learned that the three have been friends since they were on the Grosse Pointe city swim team together as children
The friend said MacKrell and the 16-year-old arrived at his house around 9:03 p.m
and surprised him because MacKrell was home early from college
the other two left and the friend went back inside
He said he learned about the crash when he received a phone call later that night
(Her son) was in a terrible accident and I thought it was you,” according to the police report
Police said they got a search warrant for the BMW and went to the Pointe Towing lot on Nov
which records information from before and after crashes
After a few failed attempts to image the EDR
officials eventually managed to download the crash data using a donor VIN
That data showed the accelerator pedal of the BMW was pushed down at 100% from 6.5 seconds before the crash until 4.5 seconds before the crash
The accelerator pedal eased to 55% four seconds before the crash while the car was going 104 mph
but then it dropped to 0% for the rest of the event
“A top speed of 105 mph was recorded 3.5 seconds prior to impact,” the police report reads
Police said they received a search warrant for Life360 on the driver’s phone to learn about his driving habits
A search around the time of the crash on Nov
showed that the car reached a speed of 101.519 mph
The car traveled .223 miles at or above that max speed
Police said the driver had 94 recorded trips on the app between Nov
His highest recorded speed was 153.71 mph on the evening of Nov
The driver went over 120 mph during 10 of his 94 trips
Officials said they found photos on the phone that showed a speedometer at the following speeds:
They also listed several videos that were found on the phone:
Wayne County prosecutors announced on March 20, 2024, that they were charging the driver with second-degree murder.
A detective went to the driver’s house at 3:12 p.m. that day and found the teen cleaning a silver Chevrolet Malibu in the driveway. He placed the teen in handcuffs.
Grosse Pointe Farms officials took him to the police department, and then the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
His second-degree murder charge comes with an adult designation. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’s being charged as an adult. It means that if he’s convicted, the judge will have the ability to sentence him as a juvenile, as an adult, or as a juvenile with the option to impose an adult sentence if he’s not rehabilitated.
Bond was set at $10,000, cash/surety during a March 21, 2024, preliminary examination.
According to a letter from prosecutors to police, the teen driver waived his right to a preliminary examination and requested a jury trial.
That trial was scheduled to begin on Feb. 3, 2025.
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(WXYZ) — City of Grosse Pointe detectives have helped uncover the cause behind cell phone thefts that extends beyond the Grosse Pointes
ORIGINAL REPORT: Grosse Pointe Farms police warn porch pirates are targeting FedEx iPhone deliveries
The investigation has revealed that thieves were utilizing the online app Telegram and group chat called FedExBot to orchestrate sophisticated delivery order thefts
Grosse Pointe Farms resident Irene Sun experienced this when her new iPhone was stolen just moments after it was delivered in February
“It's a big deal that goes a lot deeper than just someone taking a phone off of a porch," Sun says
According to City of Grosse Pointe Detectives
the suspects operated through a sophisticated network that exploited Telegram chat groups to gain access to FedEx shipping and tracking information for iPhones sent by Verizon and AT&T via FedEx
City of Grosse Pointe Detective Joseph Adams says thieves would pay for this information and then be able to track and steal the packages moments after delivery
Adams explained how the operation worked: “Daily
Where the problem lied was they were then able to go into the FedEx app and change it
there have been over a dozen reports of stolen phones in the Grosse Pointes
A recent arrest in the City of Grosse Pointe provided investigators a significant breakthrough in the investigation because of Apple Pay tracking
“I was able to work off of that number and link that to a person in Massachusetts,” Detective Adams said
Joesph Adams with Grosse Pointe police talks about phone thefts in the city
Investigators revealed that the thieves were reportedly paying between $35 and $40 for tracking information on each package containing a cell phone
Homeland Security arrested and charged 13 people linked to this nationwide and international crime ring on the East Coast and the Dominican Republic
including two FedEx employees and two retail employees from cellular carriers who were allegedly providing the criminal network with sensitive shipping and tracking information
“It's very sophisticated and very scary that our information is out there and grabbing stuff right from our house,” said Irene
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – It has been 15 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms
Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later
at a prayer service at the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms
and wallet were found in the church parking lot
Investigators said they followed footprints in the snow from the lot to Lake St
her body was found by fishermen in a channel of the Detroit River
Police said they believed she killed herself by walking into Lake St
Her family said JoAnn Matouk Romain got into an argument with Tim Matouk
and for more than a decade they have suspected him of having something to do with her death
Tim Matouk is JoAnn Matouk Romain’s cousin
Paul Hawk swore under oath that he saw Tim Matouk with JoAnn Matouk Romain near the water the night she went missing
Hawk was found dead inside his Grosse Pointe home in 2021
Tim Matouk has said he’s been the victim of a witch hunt and it’s ruining his life and reputation
He has never been arrested or charged with the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain
Tim Matouk has worked as an investigator for Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office
He’s worked on many notable cases and has been in law enforcement for more than three decades
--> Tim Matouk breaks silence 11 years after JoAnn Matouk Romain found dead in Detroit River
In 2021, Local 4’s Karen Drew sat down with Tim Matouk to get his version of the mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk Romain
There is a $200,000 reward being offered for credible tips that lead to an arrest in this case
---> More coverage on this case is available here
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— The murder of a Grosse Pointe Farms teen still remains unsolved after nearly ten years
16-year-old Paige Stalker was shot and killed when a gunman opened fire on a car that she and three others were sitting on the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Park border
The motive of the shooting still remains unclear
and no arrests or charges have been announced
The family now feels helpless and wants answers from the Prosecutor's Office
that's why I contacted you guys," Avery Stalker
the Stalker family has lived without answers as to who killed the 16-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms resident on December 22
Avery recalls the night her sister was killed
told me what happened and after that everything just became a blur."
And it was earlier that night when Paige was picked up by some friends
where they then ended up parked at the corner of Charlevoix and Philip
on the Detroit/Grosse Pointe Park border to smoke marijuana
While they were sitting in the silver Mercury Milkan
another vehicle then pulled up and opened fire with an AK-47
"There was a guy out there whose life had been threatened at the wow gas station on the east side and he went looking for revenge," retired Detroit Police Deputy Chief Steve Dolunt told us
"He was driving down the street and saw there car and thought it was the car of the individual that tried to kill him
There were a total of 30 shell casins at the scene
The teens rushed to a nearby hospital in Grosse Pointe
Paige unfortunately was shot in the head and chest
Dolunt says this was a case of mistaken identity
"I think our homicide section did a very thorough job," Dolent told us
"They went back to the gas station and retrieved film
identified a suspect i think they did everything by the book."
Dolunt says detectives submitted an investigate report to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office
"I was told the individual we identified as the suspect was incarcerated in ohio in a federal prison for a federal car jacking case," Dolunt said
We reached out to the Prosecutor's Office for comment as to why the suspect was never charged
“The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has worked diligently on Paige Stalker homicide warrant request
The case review has involved extensive work by prosecutors in this office over the years
the warrant request was denied because there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges
We need evidence that we can prove in court beyond a reasonable doubt
Our staff has met with the family of Paige Stalker several times over the years
and it is understandable that they are extremely disappointed with this result
WCPO remains steadfast in our commitment to reviewing any new evidence in this case that is presented to us by the police.”
And all that Avery and her family and Steve Dolunt want is for the man responsible to be charged
"I would like to see the prosecutor revisit the case," Dolunt said
""Victims need closure and Paige's dad just died and never had closure."
"We will never have full-on real closure," Avery said
"That's a very broad and extended word because no one ever gets closure but knowing that he is charged or whoever is responsible or however many people murder are charged that will bring more help in easing my mind at night."
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