GUILTY MI - April Millsap, 14, Armada, 24 July 2014 #1
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"Police ‘zeroing in’ on April Millsap's killer
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/07/30/armada_times/doc53d900126797f267000926.txt
By Mitch Hotts, For The Voice
A funeral service for April Millsap will be held Friday in Armada. (Photo courtesy of Armada Homicide Task Force)
Police investigating the slaying of Armada teen April Millsap on Tuesday said they are “zeroing in” on a suspect and will continue to work on the case until it is resolved.
The Armada Homicide Task Force has been working around-the-clock since April’s body was found Thursday night on the Macomb Orchard Trail, but their investigation is now narrowing in its focus, said Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw.
“We are pretty confident that we are zeroing in on the person who did this and the person knows that as well,” Shaw said.
Investigators continue to speak with April’s family and her boyfriend, but they are not considered suspects."
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2014/07/30/armada_times/doc53d900126797f267000926.txt
By Mitch Hotts, For The Voice
A funeral service for April Millsap will be held Friday in Armada. (Photo courtesy of Armada Homicide Task Force)
Police investigating the slaying of Armada teen April Millsap on Tuesday said they are “zeroing in” on a suspect and will continue to work on the case until it is resolved.
The Armada Homicide Task Force has been working around-the-clock since April’s body was found Thursday night on the Macomb Orchard Trail, but their investigation is now narrowing in its focus, said Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw.
“We are pretty confident that we are zeroing in on the person who did this and the person knows that as well,” Shaw said.
Investigators continue to speak with April’s family and her boyfriend, but they are not considered suspects."
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WDIV reports yesterday indicated that two people are still in custody, so my guess is that LE has probable cause to hold the duo. If only the marihuana charges were considered, I think they would have been released by now.
MSP is notorious for taking a very long time to process evidence. Hopefully, having the FBI involved in this case from the get-go will help expedite forensic testing to bring a hasty resolution to this heinous crime.
Thoughts and prayers for April's family, friends, and the people of Armada on this sad day as April is laid to rest. :rose:
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July 31, 2014 at 11:31 pm
Town puts on pink in remembrance of slain Armada teen
Ursula Watson/The Detroit News
Armada Family and friends came out Thursday to pay their respects to a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a wooded area.
Many who attended the visitation for April Millsap at the Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home in Armada wore bits of pink in honor of the teen whose body was found last week in a ditch along the Macomb Orchard Trail near the village.
One family wore bright pink T-shirts that read Armada Angel. ...
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140731/METRO03/307310087#ixzz398lZh1xM
New search for leads in Armada teen's murder
Swarms of police cover 3 checkpoints in Armada looking for leads
Author: Mara MacDonald, Local 4 Reporter, @MaraMacDonald
Published On: Jul 31 2014 11:00:00 PM EDT Updated On: Aug 01 2014 12:14:54 AM EDT
VILLAGE OF ARMADA, Mich. -
One week to the hour 14-year-old April Millsap left to take her border collie for a walk, swarms of police covered three checkpoints in Armada.
It looked like a roadblock, but it was what police call a rolling canvas. They're looking for new leads in the murder of the teenager.
Millsap's body was found in a drainage ditch along Macomb's Orchard Trail last Thursday evening...
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/new-search-for-leads-in-armada-teens-murder/27256876
Town puts on pink in remembrance of slain Armada teen
Ursula Watson/The Detroit News
Armada Family and friends came out Thursday to pay their respects to a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a wooded area.
Many who attended the visitation for April Millsap at the Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home in Armada wore bits of pink in honor of the teen whose body was found last week in a ditch along the Macomb Orchard Trail near the village.
One family wore bright pink T-shirts that read Armada Angel. ...
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140731/METRO03/307310087#ixzz398lZh1xM
New search for leads in Armada teen's murder
Swarms of police cover 3 checkpoints in Armada looking for leads
Author: Mara MacDonald, Local 4 Reporter, @MaraMacDonald
Published On: Jul 31 2014 11:00:00 PM EDT Updated On: Aug 01 2014 12:14:54 AM EDT
VILLAGE OF ARMADA, Mich. -
One week to the hour 14-year-old April Millsap left to take her border collie for a walk, swarms of police covered three checkpoints in Armada.
It looked like a roadblock, but it was what police call a rolling canvas. They're looking for new leads in the murder of the teenager.
Millsap's body was found in a drainage ditch along Macomb's Orchard Trail last Thursday evening...
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/new-search-for-leads-in-armada-teens-murder/27256876
key points in article: two men likely to be arraigned today on pot charges. Also, FBI confirms April's phone WAS recovered at crime scene and it is proving key in the investigation.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-14-year-old-april-millsap
Family gathers to remember Armada teen
Jonathan Carlson
2:28 PM, Jul 30, 2014
4:16 PM, Jul 31, 2014
ARMADA, Mich. (WXYZ) - 7 Action News has learned the men arrested in a raid in connection with the murder investigation of April Millsap, will be held another night and likely will be arraigned Friday, on charges related to pot found in the home.
Their names will not be released until that arraignment.
They are being held at the St. Clair County Jail near Port Huron.
Police sources tell Action News the men did not say much, when interviewed, and the interview process is pretty much over.
Meanwhile, Action News re-visited the home Thursday, to see if others living there had a comment. An older woman was home but refused to talk.
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http://www.wxyz.com/news/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-14-year-old-april-millsap
Family gathers to remember Armada teen
Jonathan Carlson
2:28 PM, Jul 30, 2014
4:16 PM, Jul 31, 2014
ARMADA, Mich. (WXYZ) - 7 Action News has learned the men arrested in a raid in connection with the murder investigation of April Millsap, will be held another night and likely will be arraigned Friday, on charges related to pot found in the home.
Their names will not be released until that arraignment.
They are being held at the St. Clair County Jail near Port Huron.
Police sources tell Action News the men did not say much, when interviewed, and the interview process is pretty much over.
Meanwhile, Action News re-visited the home Thursday, to see if others living there had a comment. An older woman was home but refused to talk.
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now if they would just confirm where the crime scene is :crazy:
Charges for JDV are CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DELIVERY/MANUFACTURE MARIJUANA and CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - MAINTAIN A DRUG HOUSE. DOG UNLICENSED ST CLAIR COUNTY ORDINANCE
Lol sorry for the caps I'm cutting and pasting because I have to go somewhere. It's on the public court records, nothing up yet on the father.
Lol sorry for the caps I'm cutting and pasting because I have to go somewhere. It's on the public court records, nothing up yet on the father.
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Thank goodness drug using criminals are dumb.
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At the checkpoints yesterday, Le may have been checking for cuts etc. when they marked the hands of the car occupants which could have been inflicted by April if April was beaten or fought back.
I wonder if April typically used "WTF".
I wonder if April typically used "WTF".
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Back from my morning workout and about to jump in the shower. On my way to the gym, there was a report on WWJ radio about whether or not the car searches were "legal". Short answer: Yes.
...But not everyone is keen on the searches.
“Some have questioned the legality of these stops, saying that their right to privacy is being invaded,” said WWJ’s Legal Analyst Charlie Langton. “But the U.S. Supreme Court does allow random searches of cars to assist police in solving crimes. As long as guidelines are followed and the length of detention is minimized, those checkpoints are legal.” ... http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08...community-gathers-for-murdered-teens-funeral/
WDIV news at noon will be on shortly. I anticipate an update on the case. Live stream: http://www.clickondetroit.com/livestream/wdiv-news-livestream/22218202
...But not everyone is keen on the searches.
“Some have questioned the legality of these stops, saying that their right to privacy is being invaded,” said WWJ’s Legal Analyst Charlie Langton. “But the U.S. Supreme Court does allow random searches of cars to assist police in solving crimes. As long as guidelines are followed and the length of detention is minimized, those checkpoints are legal.” ... http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08...community-gathers-for-murdered-teens-funeral/
WDIV news at noon will be on shortly. I anticipate an update on the case. Live stream: http://www.clickondetroit.com/livestream/wdiv-news-livestream/22218202
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Brief report on WDIV. Summary:
* Parking lot packed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Armada
* Approximately 300 people attend April's funeral Mass
* No arrests in the case as LE continues its investigation
* Parking lot packed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Armada
* Approximately 300 people attend April's funeral Mass
* No arrests in the case as LE continues its investigation
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MILLSAP, APRIL
2014-07-30
APRIL MILLSAP
MILLSAP APRIL, Age 14, of Armada. Beloved daughter of Jennifer (nee LeVans) Millsap and Bobby Millsap; loving granddaughter of Dennis (Jackie) LeVans and Bob (Linda) Millsap; dear step-daughter of David Lichtenfelt and Shelli Toombs. In state Friday, August 1, 2014 from 10 - 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, 24040 Armada Ridge Rd., Armada. Visitation Thursday 2 - 8 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Tiffany-Young & Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave., Armada.
From The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press
- See more at: http://deathnotices.michigan.com/view-single.php?id=3467179#sthash.9zUlPf1f.dpuf
2014-07-30
APRIL MILLSAP
MILLSAP APRIL, Age 14, of Armada. Beloved daughter of Jennifer (nee LeVans) Millsap and Bobby Millsap; loving granddaughter of Dennis (Jackie) LeVans and Bob (Linda) Millsap; dear step-daughter of David Lichtenfelt and Shelli Toombs. In state Friday, August 1, 2014 from 10 - 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, 24040 Armada Ridge Rd., Armada. Visitation Thursday 2 - 8 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Tiffany-Young & Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave., Armada.
From The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press
- See more at: http://deathnotices.michigan.com/view-single.php?id=3467179#sthash.9zUlPf1f.dpuf
I'm sure LE is reviewing cell provider records to get a list of all cell phones that were pinging the closest tower at around the time of the murder. Even in a small town like Armada, that could be thousands of phone numbers that need to be investigated and followed up on.
I don't know if they have the ability to triangulate location but if they can, that would allow them to focus on a smaller number of potential phone numbers. Is it possible that a phone belonging to one of the two drug suspects was traced to the area of the trail where the homicide occurred?
Again, this assumes that the perp had a cell phone in his possession.
I don't know if they have the ability to triangulate location but if they can, that would allow them to focus on a smaller number of potential phone numbers. Is it possible that a phone belonging to one of the two drug suspects was traced to the area of the trail where the homicide occurred?
Again, this assumes that the perp had a cell phone in his possession.
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State police: 2 men arrested in raid not connected to Armada teen's murder
Wales Township men face drug charges
Author: Dave Bartkowiak Jr. , Online News Editor, @DaveBartko, [email protected]
Published On: 1 h Updated 49 m
PORT HURON, Mich -
Michigan State Police say two men arrested during a raid at a Wales Township home on Wednesday are not connected to the murder of a 14-year-old Armada girl.
James Bernard Vancallis and his son James Donald Vancallis were arraigned Friday morning on controlled substance and manufacturing marijuana charges. They were arrested when the FBI and state police executed a search warrant at their home.
Police said the search was connected to the investigation into April Millsap's murder. However, Lt. Michael Shaw said that's not the case now...
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...not-connected-to-armada-teens-murder/27262982
Wales Township men face drug charges
Author: Dave Bartkowiak Jr. , Online News Editor, @DaveBartko, [email protected]
Published On: 1 h Updated 49 m
PORT HURON, Mich -
Michigan State Police say two men arrested during a raid at a Wales Township home on Wednesday are not connected to the murder of a 14-year-old Armada girl.
James Bernard Vancallis and his son James Donald Vancallis were arraigned Friday morning on controlled substance and manufacturing marijuana charges. They were arrested when the FBI and state police executed a search warrant at their home.
Police said the search was connected to the investigation into April Millsap's murder. However, Lt. Michael Shaw said that's not the case now...
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...not-connected-to-armada-teens-murder/27262982
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August 1, 2014 at 1:03 pm
Mourners gather for funeral of slain Armada teen
Ursula Watson/The Detroit News
Armada This quiet community rocked by the killing of a teen said its final goodbye Friday.
Security was tight and the mood was somber at the funeral for April Millsap, 14, at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church in Armada.
Attendees filled the churchs parking lot. Many cars had a pink bow affixed to them in honor of the the teen whose body was found last week in a ditch about 20 feet from the Macomb Orchard Trail.
A small funeral program had a picture of the smiling girl who just graduated from middle school and detailed how she loved animals and writing poetry and short stories. This fall, April would have started her freshman year at Armada High School. She was described in the program as a loving girl who was always there to help...
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140801/METRO03/308010074#ixzz39A3Dyru1
Mourners gather for funeral of slain Armada teen
Ursula Watson/The Detroit News
Armada This quiet community rocked by the killing of a teen said its final goodbye Friday.
Security was tight and the mood was somber at the funeral for April Millsap, 14, at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church in Armada.
Attendees filled the churchs parking lot. Many cars had a pink bow affixed to them in honor of the the teen whose body was found last week in a ditch about 20 feet from the Macomb Orchard Trail.
A small funeral program had a picture of the smiling girl who just graduated from middle school and detailed how she loved animals and writing poetry and short stories. This fall, April would have started her freshman year at Armada High School. She was described in the program as a loving girl who was always there to help...
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140801/METRO03/308010074#ixzz39A3Dyru1
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SBM: there it is... there have to have other leads, as alluded to in the earlier articles.
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