MI MI - Beverly Wivell, 30, Canton, 18 Sept 1989

[Brotherfudz]

This murder occurred in my hometown and outside a few newspaper articles I can’t find much on it. Beverly was said to be living with her husband who lived in Holiday Estates Mobile park in Canton Michigan and her parents home who lived in Ann Arbor. Apparently Beverly and her husband were in the middle of a divorce. At 10:20am, Her body was found on the side of the road on Gotfredson Rd, south of Ford Rd by a passing motorist. She had been shot, police wouldn’t reveal if she was dead already when found or died later. Her vehicle was found a few miles away at Griffin Park on Cherry Hill and Sheldon. Have not been able to determine where the murder actually took place, was it the location she was found or where he vehicle was found.
A very interesting side note, 9 months later, a much more well known disappearance occurred, that of Paige Renkoski. Her car was found much further away off I-96 freeway but before that she was said to be visiting a friend at the very same Griffen Park that Beverlys vehicle was located.
Anyone have any other info on this case??

 

[Brotherfudz]

The only couple articles I’ve located

 

[Richard]

Bumping this case up. Could it be linked to the disappearance of Paige Renkowski which occurred only a few months later?

 

[Brotherfudz]

Crazy this happened in my town and only heard about it a year or so ago

 

[Brotherfudz]

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Man charged with murder of woman shot, left for dead on roadside in 1989 near Ann Arbor

The case was reopened in 2022, according to police. The woman had been shot in the side and her legs were run over by at least one vehicle.

www.mlive.com

Great news! Kind of surprised it was a stranger abduction/assualt/murder. So glad the family finally has some answers.

 

[Deleted member 50844]

Wrong place at the wrong time. How sad.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

DNA taken from a rape kit completed in 1989 was sent in for forensic genealogy testing in 2024. According to court documents, that DNA has been linked to Buster Robbins of Almont.

On Sept. 24, 2024, investigators collected several items, including used plastic straws, which were sent to the Michigan State Police lab for DNA comparison.

Forensic scientists found that DNA from one of the straws matched the DNA from the rape kit.

Man charged 35 years after woman raped, murdered in Washtenaw County

A man has been charged more than 35 years after a woman was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered in Washtenaw County.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[cocomod]

Could the same killer be responsible for the disappearance Paige Renkoski?

R

MI Thread 'MI - Paige Renkoski, 30, Fowlerville, 24 May 1990'

Aug 30, 2007

Paige Marie Renkoski
Missing since May 24, 1990 from Fowlerville, Livingston County, Michigan.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

Date Of Birth: February 2, 1960
Age at Time of Disappearance: 30 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'6; 125 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; blue eyes.
Marks, Scars: Long surgical scar on inside of right arm, surgical scar on right leg from knee replacement. She has 2 surgical screws in her left knee.
Clothing: White silk shirt, silk patterned slacks. Long beaded necklace...

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[Nina Michigan]

What happened in court for man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

During a motion hearing on May 15, 2025, prosecutors said Robbins should not be given bond as he is under investigation for other cases, and child was found on Robbins’ tablet.

Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bond

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago was given a $5 million bond on Thursday.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[Nina Michigan]

court again today

Man charged in 1989 Washtenaw County rape, murder case to appear in court

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is due in court on Tuesday.

www.clickondetroit.com

 

[dotr]

August 18, 2025 rbbm.

‘Until I hear guilty, it’s not over’: Son waits for justice in mom’s Washtenaw County cold case

The man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago appeared in court on Tuesday.

www.clickondetroit.com

Buster Robbins (left) was charged for the rape and murder of Beverly Wivell (right).

“From what I understand, there’s pretty damning evidence, and I guess it’s pretty certain, but for me, until I hear that guilty verdict is heard, it won’t be done for me,” said Swanson.''

''For decades, the case remained cold until 2022, when detectives sent old DNA evidence to Othram in Texas for genealogy testing.''

''Pearson said Robbins had little police contact and lived under the radar for years, building a family and life.
“Wasn’t he a reserve officer around that time?” asked Local 4.
“Yes. With Macomb County,” Pearson confirmed.'

''Even as Robbins heads to trial, investigators urge anyone with information about Robbins or Wivell from that time to come forward.''