The following is the victim impact statement read by Jennifer Sielski, fiance of Trooper Paul Butterfield. Sielski read the letter today during the sentencing of Eric John Knysz in 51st Circuit Court. Your honor, I know that nothing can bring Paul back into this world or ease the pain of my devastating loss. But, just as Paul did his duty…
More updates to come. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Eric John Knysz, the 20-year-old Irons resident who murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will spend the rest of his life in prison. He was sentenced today in 51st Circuit Court to life in prison without parole. For the first time, since Knysz murdered Trooper Butterfield on North Custer…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. A community nightmare that began on Sept. 9, 2013, has nearly ended. Eric John Knysz, 20, of Irons was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. His sentence calls for no chance of parole. The Mason County courthouse was full this afternoon with law enforcement officials and other…
LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where she faces embezzlement charges. Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, is accused of taking $47,807.15 from the organization since she became chairwoman in November 2007 until November 2013. Embezzlement of more than $20,000 but less than $50,000 is punishable by up to…
VICTORY TWP. – Cyrille Aimée, acclaimed jazz vocalist direct from France, will grace the West Shore Community College stage on Sat., April 26, as part of WSCC’s popular Performing Arts Series. The concert is7:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale now.= Aimée is an unstoppable, undeniable new talent in jazz today, says director of the series, Dr. Rick Plummer. He adds, “Area…
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