GUILTY MI - Patrick Mikes, 55, Troy, 27 July 2012

[BetteDavisEyes]

Missing Troy man's son charged with open murder

Patrick Mikes Jr. in custody, charged with open murder of father, Patrick Mikes Sr.; search for body continues Thursday in Montrose

Published On: Aug 08 2012 08:41:23 PM EDT Updated On: Aug 08 2012 11:09:42 PM EDT

TROY, Mich. -
The oldest son of a missing man from Troy has been arrested and charged with open murder in connection to the missing person and murder investigation of his father.

Patrick Mikes Jr., 21, had been called a person of interest in his father's disappearance. He was in police custody Wednesday night. He will be arraigned on the murder charge Thursday...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...der/-/4714498/16024000/-/p00do4z/-/index.html

I hope that Patrick, Jr. will give his siblings and other family members some peace by telling investigators where his father's body was hidden.

Thoughts and prayers for the bereaved family and friends of Mr. Mikes. :rose:


August 8, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Son of missing Troy man arrested, expected to be charged with open murder in disappearance
By Mike Martindale
The Detroit News

Troy— The 21-year-old son of a missing Troy man is in police custody and expected to be formally charged Thursday with open murder in his father's disappearance.

Patrick Mikes Jr., a senior at University of Notre Dame with a double major in psychology and pre-med, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in the death of his father, Patrick Mikes Sr., 55, on a warrant issued by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.

Mikes Sr., an accountant, has been missing for nearly three weeks.

In a press conference Wednesday night at the Troy Police Department, police said he would be arraigned at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Troy 52-4 District...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120808/METRO02/208080492#ixzz2311171Vz

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

“We are confident that Mr. Mikes Sr. was killed by his son”; Troy police charge son with father's murder

Published: Wednesday, August 08, 2012

By CAROL HOPKINS
[email protected]; Twitter: OPCarolHopkins http://bit.ly/Ng8b7V”>@opcarolhopkins

The son of a missing Troy man will be arraigned today on an open murder charge in the brutal death of his father.

Patrick Joseph Mikes Jr., 21, was arrested Wednesday by Troy Police in Rochester Hills and lodged in the Troy jail.

Investigators from the police department presented a warrant request to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office related to the disappearance of Mikes Jr.’s father, Patrick Joseph Mikes Sr., 55.

Mikes Sr.’s body has not been recovered...

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/arti...50230f94d3336210927323.txt?viewmode=fullstory

 

[SurfieTX]

Patrick Mikes Jr. will appear in court today to be arraigned on open murder charges in connection with his father’s disappearance.

Meanwhile, Troy Police will resume their search Thursday morning for Patrick Mikes Sr. in Montrose Township.

Authorities say the northern Genesee County search will continue with the help of 35 officers, 12 canine units and a team of volunteers for the body of Mikes Sr. and his missing bicycle.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region...igned-search-for-body-continues#ixzz2333aFqeB

 

[SurfieTX]

The DNA blood evidence put the son's blood together with his father's blood on materials taken from the basement of the family home, Redmond said.

http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/arti...t_troy_cops_arrest_son_in_dad_s_disappearance

 

[SurfieTX]

According to WDIV, the search will start at 7:30 a.m. with more than 30 officers and a dozen K9 units.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/08/report_police_will_return_to_m.html

 

[SurfieTX]

But Redmond said blood found in the basement where a violent confrontation took place indicates that Mikes Sr. was beaten to death.

“The DNA blood analysis evidence puts Mr. Mike’s blood, Mr. Mikes Sr. the missing person, with his son Patrick’s blood kind of together, indicating that a struggle ensued between the two of them,” said Redford.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/missing-troy-mans-son-facing-murder-charge/

 

[SurfieTX]

Police said their warrant request was based on an investigation that included the recovery of an extensive amount of evidence from the scene, consultation with representatives of the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office, and a forensic analysis of a portion of the trace evidence by the Forensic Science Division of the Michigan State Police.

“We had numerous hurdles to overcome for the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office,” said Capt. Bob Redmond.

“We painstakingly worked through all those items. By getting the warrant we have met the extremely high burden set for us (by the Prosecutor).

“We are confident that Mr. Mikes Sr. was killed by his son.”

http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2012/08/09/news/doc5023a6f0baef0128237530.txt

 

[codysmom2]

In the Oakland Press article it is noted that Mikes, Jr had injuries. I wonder if that is what led them to push for jail on the credit card charges.

http://theoaklandpress.com/articles...news/doc50230f94d3336210927323.txt?viewmode=2

page 2: Redmond said Mikes Jr. — who lived with his father and brother Andrew, 16 — had “some injuries” when he met with police Sunday.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Welcome to Websleuths, codysmom2. The only thing that I noticed in all of the photos/video is the small scab beside PM, Jr.'s left eye, but that looks more like a healing bite or zit than an injury. Hopefully, we'll learn more today following the arraignment.

ETA: Given the recent arrest and impending charges, I asked a moderator to change the thread to indicate that Patrick Mikes, Sr. is (likely) Deceased/Not Found.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Brief update on WDIV livestream news at noon: Search continues in wooded areas in Montrose. Several local police agencies are assisting in the search along with Michigan State Police. WDIV will livestream the arraignment of Patrick Mikes, Jr. in Troy @2:30PM:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/-/1719418/4447832/-/17wfyh/-/index.html

On late news last night, it was mentioned that the grandparents who bailed Junior out of jail on the credit card charges have returned to Florida. I wonder how they feel after posting $50,000 bond given that Mikes, Jr. is now back in jail on a charge of open murder in the death of his father.

 

[Cubs09]

Since my initial posting regarding the character of PM Jr. I decided to remain silent and allow events to play out. In regards to the question posed to me about the impact the mother's passing had on the Mikes family, I cannot give a truthful observation as I didn't really get to know PMJ unitl after the fact.

That being said the following is speculation. PMJ was one of the most religious kids in my class. I feel that the loss of his mother led him to a very strong fortification of his faith. As i live in the area I would also see him at mass on Sundays. While I would be with my family, he would be accompanied by a girl and one of his best friends from UDJ. As I mentioned earlier he was a phenomenal student with a spotless behavioral record. He seemed like he came from a loving and supportive family. He was all around very well mannered and was easy to interact with. The only thing that I could see maybe changing about him after his mother's passing is the development of an introverted personality. It's not that he would not talk and ignore people but he would allow others to engage him first rather than seek them out for conversation.

The situation does indeed look grim for my former classmate and I along with many of the other guys from my grade will be following this intently. I would like to thank everyone on here for making the media alerts and events very easy to follow as this website provides a central location for the latest news on the case.

All this being said I do hope the body of PMSr is found soon and definitive answers are released. That being said I agree with OldKenTuck that the police and media have done a pretty good job of predetermining the public's mind as to a decision in this case. After all the first public photos of him were in shackles and a jumpsuit for a charge less than $30 on a credit card.

I hope whatever decision is reached is done so through the proper channels and that justice is delivered.

-Regards the Wiseman

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

...That being said the following is speculation. PMJ was one of the most religious kids in my class. I feel that the loss of his mother led him to a very strong fortification of his faith. As i live in the area I would also see him at mass on Sundays. While I would be with my family, he would be accompanied by a girl and one of his best friends from UDJ....

<Respectfully edited >

You mentioned that Pat was an EME at his home parish. By any chance, is it STM?

 

[Cubs09]

<Respectfully edited >

You mentioned that Pat was an EME at his home parish. By any chance, is it STM?

It is not STM.

 

[MagnoliaMom]

Thursday, July 26

2:04 p.m. Patrick Mikes, Jr. buys a single ticket for a movie at the Star Theater at the Great Lakes Crossings Mall in Auburn Hills (seen on video & linked through credit card transactions)

Time unknown - Patrick Mikes, Jr. eats a meal at Johnny Rocket's Restaurant near the theater (credit card transaction).

9:11 p.m. Patrick Mikes, Jr. buys a ticket for a movie at the Star Theater at the Great Lakes Crossing Mall in Auburn Hills (seen on video & linked through credit card transactions).

Andrew Mikes reportedly last saw Mikes Sr. on this date.

Friday, July 27

Mikes Sr. does not show up for work as scheduled.

5:30 p.m. Both sons reported Patrick Mikes, Sr. left on a bike ride. Andrew Mikes later retracts seeing his father on this date. Neighbor Sharma reports seeing Mikes Sr. leave on bike ride but no time reported.

Night - Mikes Jr. bought cleaning supplies (video from store).

Saturday, July 28

10:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. &#8220;A time of significance&#8221; per LE. LE wants tips on a 2002 beige Infinite 135 seen during these times on I-75 from Troy to Montrose. This info released on 8/7/12.

Sunday, July 29

9:30 a.m. - shortly before 11:00 a.m. Sons reported Mikes Sr. missing 40 hrs after reportedly last seen by them. (The 40 hrs gives the 9:30 a.m. time and other reports say shortly before 11:00 a.m. ??)

Evidence of violent altercation found in basement of Mikes&#8217; home.

Brothers unable to explain why they waited 3 days to report their father missing.

Mikes Jr. taken into custody for questioning.

Monday, July 30

Police made public plea for information regarding the disappearance of Mikes Sr.

Tuesday, July 31

Mikes Jr. continues to be held for questioning.

Wednesday, August 1

Mikes Jr. named as suspect in disappearance of his father.

Arraigned on 3 felony counts of illegal use of brother&#8217;s credit card.

Thursday, August 3

Patrick Mikes released from jail on $50,000 bond posted by grandparents.

Friday, August 4

7:00 a.m. Cadaver dogs used in the Flint/Montrose area search. Area searched due to tip called in to LE.

Search later called off due to extreme heat.

Saturday, August 5

Searching continues.

Tuesday, August 7

Search focuses on I-75 from Troy to Montrose.

Wednesday, August 8

DNA results obtained showing blood from altercation that of Mikes Sr. and Mikes Jr.

Arrests warrants presented to judge, approved and Mikes Jr. arrested at restaurant.

Thursday, August 9

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 Search scheduled for Mikes Sr. in Montrose area (20 miles northwest of Flint) using officers, dogs and citizens.

2:30 p.m. Arraignment for murder charges.

LE reports Mikes Jr. Had injuries at the time of questioning.

Monday, August 13

Hearing for credit card charges scheduled.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120801/NEWS03/120801027/missing-Troy-man-Patrick-Mikes

http://www.freep.com/article/20120804/NEWS03/308040066/Tips-lead-Troy-police-to-search-Flint-area-for-body

http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20120802/NEWS01/120809924/neighbors-anxiously-await-word-of-missing-troy-father-%28with-video

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120731/METRO02/207310357#ixzz22CqAyWYs

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120809/METRO02/208090391

http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20120807/NEWS01/120809668/troy-police-await-dna-results-in-case-of-missing-man

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/07/police-continue-search-for-missing-troy-man/

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/police-search-in-montrose-for-missing-troy-man/

 

[SurfieTX]

Anyone finding the live stream?

 

[SurfieTX]

I'm assuming they mean trunk:

&#8220;Saturday, during the day, we have about a three-hour time period that&#8217;s not really accounted for what he (Patrick Mikes Jr.) was doing,&#8221; said Redmond. &#8220;He left the home about 9 a.m., telling his brother he was going to look for his dad, and he disappeared &#8230; and when we then we can re-account for him was when the farmers described he was driving down their street here in Montrose.&#8221;

What got the farmers&#8217; attention, said Redmond, was seeing an upscale car moving slowly down the road a number of times &#8211; a luxury car in an area most traveled by tractor and pickup truck.

Redmond said the Infinity I35, spotted by the farmer, was the same car in which police found Mikes&#8217; blood in the truck.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/police-search-in-montrose-for-missing-troy-man/

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Missing Troy man's son charged with murder

Patrick Mikes Jr. in custody, charged with open murder of father, Patrick Mikes Sr.; search for body continues Thursday in Montrose

Published On: Aug 09 2012 02:16:58 PM EDT Updated On: Aug 09 2012 02:32:58 PM EDT

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...rder/-/1719418/16040670/-/mowocv/-/index.html

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Anyone finding the live stream?

I couldn't access livestream either directly on the WDIV homepage or via email link sent to me at 2:25. I'm assuming from the update that the arraignment was brief and has concluded.

 

[MagnoliaMom]

I'm assuming they mean trunk:



http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/09/police-search-in-montrose-for-missing-troy-man/

So the "time of significance" is on Saturday! Thank you for that.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Where was Patrick, Jr.'s brother during the times that their father allegedly left for a bike ride (Friday, 5:30PM) and the time that the boys reported Mr. Mikes missing (Sunday, about 11:00AM)?

We now know that the 16-year-old retracted he original statement that he saw his dad on Friday when he left on the bike when he later recalled that he had not seen Dad since Thursday after work.

I'm still puzzled about where the younger brother was and what he knows about the altercation in the basement. Presumably, he has an alibi for all those hours, and LE is satisified, at this time, that the younger brother is not involved in whatever happened to Mr. Mikes. I'm having a difficult time believing that he didn't see or hear anything, but LE reports that he is answering questions and cooperating with the investigation.