HAZEL PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Redford man is now facing charges in the murders of his sister and 12-year-old nephew in Hazel Park earlier this week.
Highland Park police say Ladamien Keith Hill, 43, is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges at 43rd District Court on Friday afternoon.
“This is a case of shocking and deplorable violence against a single mother and her son in their own home,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a statement. “Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson should still be with us. My heart goes out to their family as they grieve for their loss.”
Late Monday night, police found 41-year-old Linda Hill and her son 12-year-old Kardi Jackson dead inside a home on Berdeno Avenue, near I-75 and 9 Mile Road.
Watch our breaking news report after the arrest was made below, and our report from the morning after:
Tuesday night, police said an arrest had been made in the case.
According to the prosecutor's office, Linda was on the phone on September 1 and told the caller she had to go because her brother was at her house.
The suspect's vehicle was reportedly seen in the area at the time of the murders, and officials say he returned to the scene later that evening. Additional evidence was also found at a residence in Pontiac, according to the prosecutor's office.
We spoke to the family of the victims earlier this week about the tragedy.
Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report before the arrest was made below:
Linda's 21-year-old son, Damontez Hill, says his mother had a joy for life.
“All around good person. She wasn’t bothering nobody for real, always fun, main thing she wanted to do was to have fun," Hill said. "I don’t even know what would make a person do something like this. It’s messed up.”
WEB EXTRA: Damontez Hill talks about his mother and brother and their murders
Family members say the victim and her 12-year-old son were supposed to be at a Labor Day party; they were just waiting on someone to pick them up.
Watch a report from earlier in the day in the video player below:
The Hazel Park school district notified families of resources to aid students dealing with the death of a classmate, letting them know a 12-year-old and his mom were killed on the holiday.
"The family is in our thoughts, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time," the letter to district families read.
Family has shared the following GoFundMe link if you'd like to help them support funeral costs for Kardi Jackson and Linda Hill.
