Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:33 GMT
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat.
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat, beating his mother, Rose, and his brother, Sal, nearly to death.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:07 GMT
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:36:59 GMT
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:36:20 GMT
The girlfriend of Tucker Cipriano is speaking out, defending the teen who is now charged with killing his father and critically wounding his mother and brother.
The girlfriend of Tucker Cipriano is speaking out, defending the teen who is now charged with killing his father and critically wounding his mother and brother.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:34:37 GMT
Damaging testimony at the pretrial hearing for the men charged in the attack on the Cipriano family in Farmington Hills. A friend testified the pair planned to murder the family.
Damaging testimony at the pretrial hearing for the men charged in the attack on the Cipriano family in Farmington Hills. A friend testified the pair planned to murder the family.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:45:07 GMT
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:28:05 GMT
A source close to the investigation tells FOX 2 that Tucker Cipriano will plead guilty to the deadly 2012 attack that left his father dead. Watch live coverage right here beginning around 1:30 p.m.
A source close to the investigation tells FOX 2 that Tucker Cipriano will plead guilty to the deadly 2012 attack that left his father dead. Watch live coverage right here beginning around 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:59:45 GMT
A jury has been seated for the trial of Tucker Cipriano. The teen and his friend are charged with beating Cipriano's father to death with a baseball bat and badly injuring his mother and brother.
A jury has been seated for the trial of Tucker Cipriano. The teen and his friend are charged with beating Cipriano's father to death with a baseball bat and badly injuring his mother and brother.
Monday, June 10 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:25:21 GMT
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young. The judge also issued a gag order.
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young. The judge also issued a gag order. Cipriano and Young are accused of brutally beating Cipriano's father to death in April of 2012.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:40:28 GMT
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of attacking his family and killing his father, is set to go on trial Monday. However, we've learned his family is stepping up its fight to head off that trial.
Tucker Cipriano, the teenager accused of attacking his family and killing his father, is set to go on trial Monday. However, we've learned his family is stepping up its fight to head off that trial.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:39:55 GMT
19-year-old Tucker Cipriano testified at a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that he was properly mirandized and his statements to police would not be thrown out.
19-year-old Tucker Cipriano testified at a hearing Thursday where a judge ruled that he was properly mirandized and his statements to police would not be thrown out.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:39:26 GMT
A suburban Detroit school district is holding a running event and launching a scholarship in memory of an employee fatally beaten with a baseball bat in an attack that also left his wife and teenage son injured.
A suburban Detroit school district is holding a running event and launching a scholarship in memory of an employee fatally beaten with a baseball bat in an attack that also left his wife and teenage son injured.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:33 GMT
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat.
Tucker Cipriano stood silently with his head down as attorneys and the court discussed his case. He's accused of killing his own father, pummeling Robert Cipriano with a baseball bat, beating his mother, Rose, and his brother, Sal, nearly to death.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:07 GMT
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:37:25 GMT
The Cipriano Classic 5K Fun Run and Walk exceeded expectations by more than 1,000. Almost 2,100 people showed up for a good cause. Proceeds will be donated to the Cipriano children.
The Cipriano Classic 5K Fun Run and Walk exceeded expectations by more than 1,000. Almost 2,100 people showed up for a good cause. Proceeds will be donated to the Cipriano children.
By Amy Lange Fox 2 News
PONTIAC, Mich. (WJBK) -- "At any time in that day did you consume what is known as Spice or K2?" Tucker Cipriano was asked.
"I remember smoking all day," he answered. "It made me feel dizzy... I smoked enough of it to the point where I slumped down, really just went blank."
Cipriano took the stand and testified he was high on K2 or Spice, as well as mushrooms and alcohol in the hours before it's alleged he and Mitchell Young beat Cipriano's father Robert to death with a baseball bat and nearly killed his mother Rose and brother Sal while his brother Tanner and little sister Isabella were in the home.
Police testified after Cipriano's arrest that he made several statements implicating himself in the crime, but he was difficult, dishonest and emotional.
"He asked if he could demonstrate the position that he saw his father in. We said he could, so he got down on the floor to demonstrate that position, but he broke down and we terminated the interview at that point," said Farmington Hills Police Officer Mark Mostek.
At issue was whether or not Cipriano understood his rights when he made those statements to Farmington Hills Police, police who had arrested him the morning of the murder at a friend's home in Keego Harbor.
"I remember getting kicked in the face," Cipriano testified. "I remember other police taunting me saying I should've killed myself."
Cipriano's attorney wanted his confessions thrown out, but police and prosecutors said he was properly mirandized and was not under the influence at the time and reached out to police to tell his side of the story.
The judge ruled that Cipriano's statements will stay in and that he did indeed understand exactly what he was saying and, in fact, reached out to the police, who she said did properly mirandize him and really went above and beyond.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:07 GMT
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:57:29 GMT
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:44:55 GMT
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:55:49 GMT
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:18:12 GMT
Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators Tuesday, agreeing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:53:04 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings have confirmed to FOX 2 that they have agreed to a 3 year contract extension with Pavel Datsyuk that will keep him with the team through the 2016-2017 season.
The Detroit Red Wings have confirmed to FOX 2 that they have agreed to a 3 year contract extension with Pavel Datsyuk that will keep him with the team through the 2016-2017 season.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:08:18 GMT
Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:29 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:44:22 GMT
DTE Energy says about 17,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.
DTE Energy says about 20,000 customers remain without power Tuesday after a wave of thunderstorms hit parts of southeast Michigan. GO INSIDE THE STORY TO VIEW AND ADD YOUR PHOTOS.
