Russell Macilis

In December 2010, the holiday season turned tragic for the family of 70-year-old African American Russell Marcillis Sr., a longtime resident of Detroit's east side. He had lived in his home on Manistique Street near Warren Avenue for over three decades, creating a life that was suddenly cut short by a violent act intended for someone else. On the night of December 22, just days before Christmas, his residence became the target of a firebombing. The attack was carried out under the cover of darkn ...