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Howard Wick

Case from Westland, MI dated Feb 06, 2017

Victim Details

Howard Wick

Male

White / Caucasian

Westland

MI

2017-02-06

35

Howard

Wick

07/17/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 6, 2017, the quiet streets of Westland, Michigan, were disturbed by the sound of gunshots. Responding to calls from concerned residents, police discovered a grim scene near the area of Newburgh and Michigan Avenue. There, they found the bodies of two men, 35-year-old Howard Wick of Westland and 19-year-old Jordan Baker of Wayne. The two victims were found deceased on the street, their bodies separated by a significant distance.

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  • Detroit News: 3 charged in Westland double homicide
  • Detroit News: Police: Two men fatally shot in Westland
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    I've been thinking a lot about Howard Wick's dreams and aspirations that were cut short by this sens... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the role of Amber Tackett in this devastating case. While she did take a... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
    I can't stop thinking about what Sue Varner said about her son, Howard Wick. It's truly a testament ... ...Read More
    05/18/2023
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