A Michigan man has been charged with felony murder, unlawful imprisonment, and home invasion after he and another man allegedly impersonated utility workers before killing a 72-year-old man and tying up his wife in their home.
The victim, identified as Hussein Murray, was found dead in the basement of his Rochester Hills home on Friday, October 14, 2024, with duct tape around his wrists and ankles. His wife was found bound and gagged upstairs.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the suspects, Carlos Jose Hernandez and an unidentified accomplice, first visited the Murray home on Thursday, October 13, posing as DTE Energy workers investigating a gas leak. The Murrays turned them away, but the suspects returned the next day and convinced Murray to let them into the basement.
- The suspects then allegedly duct-taped Murray's wrists and ankles and hit his wife in the face before ransacking the home and taking her phone and watch.
- Murray's wife was able to call 911 after the suspects left, and police found Murray's body in the basement.
- The Oakland County Medical Examiner ruled Murray's death a homicide on Saturday, October 15, 2024.
Hernandez was arrested in Louisiana on Saturday afternoon and is currently being held in the Caddo Correctional Center. He is expected to be extradited back to Michigan to face charges.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is continuing to search for the second suspect and is asking for the public's help in identifying him.
Suspect Carlos Jose Hernandez: What We Know
Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, of Dearborn, Michigan, has been charged with felony murder, unlawful imprisonment, and home invasion in connection with the death of Hussein Murray.
Hernandez was arrested in Louisiana on Saturday, October 15, 2024, and is currently being held in the Caddo Correctional Center. He is expected to be extradited back to Michigan to face charges.
Hernandez has a criminal history that includes convictions for armed robbery, assault, and drug possession.
| Charge | Conviction Date | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Robbery | 2008 | 5 years in prison |
| Assault | 2012 | 2 years in prison |
| Drug Possession | 2016 | 1 year in jail |
Hernandez is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, October 19, 2024.
The Aftermath: A Community in Mourning
The death of Hussein Murray has sent shockwaves through the Rochester Hills community.
Murray, a retired engineer, was known for his kindness and generosity. He was a volunteer at his local church and a member of the Rochester Hills Rotary Club.
His wife, who was injured in the attack, is recovering from her physical and emotional wounds.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
In a statement, DTE Energy said that it is "deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochester Hills." The company said that it is working with law enforcement to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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