By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — New evidence that could lead Sean Phillips to the murder of his 4-month-old daughter was presented in court today, the second day of the preliminary examination to determine probable cause in the alleged murder of Katherine Phillips. Michigan Department of Corrections Inspector Craig Smith testified that he had intercepted a letter from Sean Phillips…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dan Ruba testified today that Sean Phillips told him that he did not love Baby Kate. At the time of Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips’ June 29, 2011 disappearance, Ruba was in a romantic relationship with April Lange, mother of Baby Kate’s mother, Ariel Courtland. “He really didn’t think Kate was his kid because he…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Officer Tony Kuster was the first witness to testify this morning in the 79th District Court preliminary examination of the State of Michigan vs. Sean Michael Phillips. Phillips is charged with the June 29, 2011 murder of his 4-month-old daughter Katherine Shelbie Elizabeth Phillips, also known as “Baby Kate”. At the time…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Ellis Page, 57, of 601 N. Rowe St., Ludington, was arrested March 31 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of armed robbery, first-degree retail fraud and third-offense habitual offender. A…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Kendall Jay Walworth, 23, of 1719 N. Lincoln Rd., Ludington, was found guilty April 1 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $1,145 in fines and…
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