DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a courtroom drama that shook the community, Michael Croud, 41, from Ogema, Minnesota, faced justice for the tragic death of his cousin, David Hanks, 35, last year in Pine Point. Croud received a severe sentence of 45 years in prison for the heinous act.
Here’s a summary of the case:
- Crime Details:
- Croud was found guilty of shooting and killing his cousin, David Hanks, last year in Pine Point.
- Additionally, Croud was convicted of shooting at a witness who was fleeing the scene, leading to further charges.
- Legal Proceedings:
- The trial took place in a courtroom in Detroit Lakes, where Croud was pronounced guilty.
- He received a 40-year sentence for the murder of David Hanks and an additional five years for the shooting incident involving the witness.
- Background:
- The incident occurred on June 25th, with Hanks found dead inside a car in Park Rapids.
- Croud, who had been evading authorities, eventually turned himself into the Los Angeles Police Department and was arrested on a secondary murder warrant.
This sentencing marks the end of a tragic chapter for both families involved. Reporting from the scene, I’m Tom Carlson for trfnews.i234.me.