New developments involving the disappearance of a father from Troy. Police are now calling it a murder case, and they are zeroing in on the victim's oldest son.
Investigators say the evidence they found in the basement of a house on Homewood points to a violent assault so bloody that no one could have survived it. They also say the victim's oldest son appears to be lying.
Troy Police are beginning to untangle a web of lies that point to 21-year-old Patrick Mikes, Junior as a possible killer. The Notre Dame student home for summer break reported his 55-year-old father, Patrick Mikes, Senior, missing on Sunday and said his dad was last seen going for a bike ride Friday night.
Police now say that story is not true. They say Mikes' helmet and riding shoes were found at the home, items he would not go biking without, and they say Patrick Mikes, Junior exhibited suspicious behavior Friday night.
"Investigators have also obtained video evidence showing Patrick Mikes, Junior purchasing a quantity of cleaning supplies at a local store," said Troy Police Captain Robert Redmond.
Police say the victim's younger son, Andrew, who is not a suspect, now says he last saw his dad Thursday night. Mikes did not report to work on Friday morning.
As we reported, Patrick Mikes, Junior lives in the basement of the house on Homewood. He is currently accused of stealing his 16-year-old brother's credit card, and police are retracing his steps trying to account for the older son's whereabouts from Friday, July 27 until Sunday, July 29.
"We know parts of where he was at and when he was at certain places. There are other times that are unaccounted for. As we're working on those unexplained times, it will give us a better idea of where we will search," Redmond said.
Police tell us they are actively searching for a body, although they would not tell us where that search is taking place.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:22:48 GMT
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:48 GMT
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:28:26 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:54:29 GMT
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for all of Southeast Michigan except Lenawee and Monroe counties until 8:00 p.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for all of Southeast Michigan except Lenawee and Monroe counties until 8:00 p.m. Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:26:50 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:42:57 GMT
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:24:48 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
