On an unfortunate evening in Harbor Springs, Michigan, the life of Jonathan Wayne Tippett, a 50-year-old male, was brought to a tragic and unexpected end. On August 10, 2022, in the home he shared with his girlfriend in Friendship Township, a violent altercation culminated in his death.
His girlfriend, Heather Mogg, shot Tippett with a. 45 revolver. Following the shooting, Mogg contacted authorities, claiming that she had acted in self-defense.
She alleged a history of domestic violence during her seven-year relationship with Tippett, stating that a physical altercation preceded the fatal shooting. According to reports, her blood alcohol content at the time of her arrest was. 292, significantly over the legal limit.
Mogg was initially charged with second-degree homicide, possessing a firearm, and possessing a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Tippett's family disputed the claims of domestic abuse, advocating for a stricter sentence.
Ultimately, Heather Mogg accepted a plea deal from the Emmet County Prosecuting Attorney's office. She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter with intent but without malice. As a result of the plea agreement, she was sentenced to a term of 5 to 15 years in prison. Mogg is currently incarcerated at the Huron Valley Complex for Women and will be eligible for parole in December 2027.
