Man in 'intimate relationship' with Detroit neurosurgeon charged in his murder: Prosecutor

Category: Crime

Dr. Devon Hoover, a 53-year-old neurosurgeon, was found shot dead in his Detroit home in April 2023. A man named Desmond Burks, with whom Hoover had an intimate relationship, has been charged with his murder. Evidence suggests Burks was involved in the crime, including missing valuables and fraudulent transactions linked to Hoover's accounts. Burks faces multiple charges, including first-degree premeditated murder.

Keywords: murder, neurosurgeon, Detroit

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Update At: 8/8/2024

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