A heartbreaking story from Michigan reveals how you can’t trust anyone who turns up at your door pretending to be officials of some capacity. Video footage tragically shows the moment that men arrived at an elderly man’s home in Michigan pretending to be utility workers.
At a glance:
- Hussein Murray, 72, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, was killed during a home invasion by suspects posing as utility workers.
- One suspect, Carlos Jose Hernandez, has been arrested, while a second suspect remains at large.
- Murray’s wife was tied up but survived the attack, and family members are mourning the loss of the beloved grandfather.
An elderly Michigan homeowner, Hussein Murray, 72, was tragically murdered in his Rochester Hills home after two men posing as utility workers gained entry and tied up both him and his wife. The horrific incident unfolded on Friday when the suspects, dressed as Detroit Edison Energy Company (DTE) employees, convinced Murray to let them inside under the guise of checking for a gas leak. Once inside, they demanded money and jewelry, tying up both Murray and his wife, who survived the ordeal.
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One suspect, Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, was arrested in Louisiana on Saturday. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, who remains unidentified. Murray’s death was ruled a homicide, with authorities yet to determine whether he was shot or bludgeoned due to the gruesome nature of his injuries.
A second suspect was then arrested on Monday.
Heartbroken family members took to social media to share tributes to Murray, describing him as a compassionate and selfless man. His grandson, who shares his name, remembered the warmth and joy Murray brought to their family, while another grandchild, Tarek, expressed disbelief and sorrow over the tragic incident.
Hernandez is currently in custody, and officials continue to search for his accomplice, urging anyone with information to come forward. Meanwhile, DTE Energy has issued a warning to customers to be vigilant against impersonators, advising them to ask for proper identification before allowing anyone to enter their homes.
