Many of Lansing and East Lansing’s high-profile court cases resume in the upcoming weeks. Here’s a rundown of the area’s biggest court cases soon to be back in session at Lansing’s district and circuit courts.
High-profile trials to continue
Matthew Macon, who is accused of a string of Lansing murders dating back to late July, is scheduled to appear for a preliminary examination at Lansing’s 54-A District Court on Oct. 30-31.
Macon is charged with one count each of open murder for the slaying of 64-year-old Sandra Eichorn and one count of first-degree home invasion and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He also is believed to be linked to four other murders that occured in July and August.
Reno stabbing trial
The trial for the man accused of stabbing a 23-year-old Lansing resident outside Reno’s East Side Sportsbar & Grill, 1310 Abbot Road, will commence Nov. 5 at Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court.
Frank DeWayne West faces one count of assault with intent to murder for the Aug. 19 incident. If convicted, West could be sentenced to life in prison.
Armed robbery sentencing
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 24 in the case against Jamele Atkins, who was part of a group of four suspects accused of robbing a local convenience store in July.
Atkins was charged with one count of armed robbery and two felony firearm counts.
Three other suspects, each a juvenile, were arrested July 5 after an early morning armed robbery of Quality Dairy, 3332 Lake Lansing Road, in Meridian Township.
McCollum hearing scheduled
Less than a month after the Michigan Court of Appeals granted Claude McCollum a new trial, lawyers will be back in court Oct. 16 a for motion hearing in the case.
McCollum was convicted in 2006 of the murder of Lansing Community College professor Carolyn Kronenberg and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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No date has been set for a new trial.
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