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Detroit nurse kidnapped from local hospital found dead; suspect arrested

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Posted at 11:33 AM, May 14, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-14 18:21:15-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A source confirmed Sunday, Patrice Latoya Wilson was found Sunday morning deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. Wilson, police say was found in the trunk of a vehicle in a Novi parking lot.

Wilson was last seen Saturday morning outside of Detroit Receiving Hospital when police say she was kidnapped by Jamere Miller.

A DMC spokeperson issued the following statement Sunday:

"It is with deep sadness that we offer heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and DMC colleagues of cherished nurse leader Patrice Wilson, as well as Patrice’s mother, another dedicated DMC team member. Patrice was not just a co-worker but a loving friend to many at the DMC. Grief counseling is available for all staff at our Adult Central Campus hospitals," said Brian Taylor, Director of Communications & Media Relations with Tenet Healthcare.

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Wilson, according to her mother Roslind Livingston, was a nurse at the hospital. Police say Wilson was kidnapped while attempting to leave work after working an overnight shift.

"He approached our victim just as she was getting into the driver's side of her vehicle. He then got inside the vehicle and forced her over and fled with her inside," said Capt. Donna McCord, with the Detroit Police Department.

On Monday, Wilson's mother told 7 Action News they arrested Miller.

Related: Detroit police seeking woman believed to be kidnapped early Saturday morning