LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Jackson Cunty Prosecutors’ Workplace has charged Lenard Hugall with the homicide of a 13-year-old lady over 40 years in the past in Summit Township.
The workplace reviews that Prosecuting Legal professional Kelsey Guernsey and Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette have charged Hugall with Murder – First Diploma Felony Homicide and Murder – Second Diploma Homicide.
Hugall is at present in Florida and shall be extradited to Jackson County.
Felony Homicide carries a compulsory sentence of life with out parole in Michigan.
The workplace reviews that the investigation started in 1984 in Summit Township when the 13-year-old lady was reported lacking. The lady was by no means discovered.
The investigation continued through the years and culminated in Hugall being charged in connection together with her disappearance.
“This arrest demonstrates that time does not diminish our resolve. Detective Sergeant Kelly Ebersole and Detective Mark Easter have shown relentless dedication on this case. Holding Hugall accountable after all these years is a testament to their commitment and to the fact that we never quit, no matter how long it takes,” mentioned Sheriff Schuette in a information launch despatched to six Information.
Hugall shall be arraigned within the twelfth District Courtroom in Jackson County following his extradition from Florida.
