Archive: 2025 / 09

September 13

Train stabbing suspect claims mind control in jail call after Charlotte light rail killing

A jailhouse call captured Charlotte train stabbing suspect Decarlos Brown saying he didn’t know the woman he’s accused of killing and claiming “materials” in his brain controlled him. The August 28 call came six days after the attack that killed 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. Brown, 34, faces state murder and federal charges, with a court date set for September 19.

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September 6

Ben VanSumeren Named First Team All-SVL, Capping a Standout Dow High Career

Dow High senior Ben VanSumeren earned First Team All-Saginaw Valley League honors after a strong senior season and finished third on the program’s career leaderboard. The recognition affirms his impact in one of Michigan’s most competitive high school leagues and marks a defining moment in a decorated prep career.

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