Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:26:13 GMT
It has been more than a year since the murder of Grosse Pointe Park businesswoman Jane Bashara. One man is already in prison, and now her husband has been charged with her murder.
It has been more than a year since the murder of Grosse Pointe Park businesswoman Jane Bashara. One man is already in prison, and now her husband has been charged with her murder.
Friday, December 21 2012 5:40 PM EST2012-12-21 22:40:06 GMT
Joseph Gentz pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the strangulation of Jane Bashara.
Joseph Gentz pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the strangulation of Jane Bashara. The body of the Grosse Pointe Park mother and wife was discovered in her Mercedes SUV, which was abandoned in an alley on Detroit's east side back in January.
Monday, December 10 2012 3:50 PM EST2012-12-10 20:50:28 GMT
Nearly a year after his wife's murder, Bob Bashara was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to trying to have her accused hit man Joseph Gentz killed.
Nearly a year after his wife's murder, Bob Bashara was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to trying to have her accused hit man Joseph Gentz killed. Bashara will spend anywhere from six years and eight months to 20 years behind bars.
Monday, September 17 2012 10:19 AM EDT2012-09-17 14:19:38 GMT
It's now up to a Wayne County Circuit judge to decide whether to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill a former handyman.
It's now up to a Wayne County Circuit judge to decide whether to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill a former handyman.
Monday, September 17 2012 10:17 AM EDT2012-09-17 14:17:58 GMT
A Wayne County Circuit judge has denied a request to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill his former handyman.
A Wayne County Circuit judge has denied a request to lower the bond for Bob Bashara, the Grosse Pointe businessman charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill his former handyman.
Monday, August 13 2012 10:23 AM EDT2012-08-13 14:23:29 GMT
A key hearing has been postponed for a handyman who's charged with strangling a Grosse Pointe Park woman whose husband also has been questioned in her death.
A key hearing has been postponed for a handyman who's charged with strangling a Grosse Pointe Park woman whose husband also has been questioned in her death.
Tuesday, July 24 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-07-24 22:04:10 GMT
Bob Bashara has been ordered to stand trial in the alleged murder-for-hire scheme involving Joe Gentz, the man charged with killing Bashara's wife.
Bob Bashara has been ordered to stand trial in the alleged murder-for-hire scheme involving Joe Gentz, the man charged with killing Bashara's wife.
By Amy Lange Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- Joseph Gentz pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the strangulation of Jane Bashara.
The body of the Grosse Pointe Park mother and wife was discovered in her Mercedes SUV, which was abandoned in an alley on Detroit's east side back in January.
Gentz told the judge Jane's husband, Bob Bashara, made him do it.
"I killed Jane Bashara because Bob Bashara promised me money and threatened to kill me."
"He's been telling the truth all along. Unfortunately when he first went in and said Bob Bashara threatened to kill me, no one believed him. They thought he was exaggerating," said attorney Susan Reed.
However, Bashara was just sentenced a couple of weeks ago to a minimum of six years and eight months to a maximum of 20 years in prison after he pled guilty to trying to hire a hit man to kill Gentz while he was in jail.
"He tries to get what he wants. He tried to get someone to kill Mr. Gentz, and he, according to my client's statement, tried to get someone to kill his wife. He's used to using people that way, and unfortunately my client was the person that he choose," Reed said.
Her client a handyman for Bashara, a man with a diminished mental capacity.
"I think that's why he was picked because he could be manipulated and taken advantage of," Reed remarked.
She said her client is remorseful.
"Because of the situation he was placed in by Bob Bashara, the threats on his life and everything, he regrets and is sorry for all of his actions," Reed explained.
He is willing to pay for those actions. In exchange for his testimony at future hearings, he will spend 17 to 28 years behind bars.
"He thinks it's the right thing to do," Reed said. "He has to pay for what he did, and he thinks that everyone involved should pay for what they did in this case."
"Everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions, and from his statement here today, Bob Bashara needs to be held accountable for his actions."
Sentencing for Gentz is scheduled for January 29.
As for Bob Bashara, right now the prosecutor's office says this case is still under investigation. No new charges are expected at this time.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:10:53 GMT
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building, police said. The troubled celebrity is also accused of throwing her "drug paraphernalia"
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:32 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:11:26 GMT
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:45 GMT
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:49:53 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:50:04 GMT
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:40 GMT
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its animatronics dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals. The ride
The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its exhibit of animatronics. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
