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Man arraigned on charges in murder of Detroit's Chef Doug

Posted at 10:41 AM, Sep 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-01 12:11:48-04

A Detroit man was arraigned on charges relating to the murder of a man known as Chef Doug.

Travun Eugen-Jani Baskerville, 26, is charged with murdering 39-year-old Douglas Calhoun and human trafficking of a 17-year-old.

Baskerville is charged with first degree murder, human trafficking enterprise involving death, human trafficking of a minor for commercial sexual activity, child sexually abusive activity, possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of a firearm by a felon and felony firearm.

Calhoun was last seen on May 31, 2017, and a missing persons report was filed. His body was found inside a vacant home in a drum on July 7.

According to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Baskerville was human trafficking the 17-year-old, and set up a date for Calhoun to meet with the girl.

During the date, it is believed that Calhoun and Baskerville had an argument which led to Baskerville shooting and killing Calhoun.