A 72-year-old man, Hussein Murray, was found dead in his Rochester Hills home, with his wife tied up and duct-taped. Two men posing as DTE workers are suspects in the case, with one arrested in Louisiana. Murray owned a jewelry store in Hamtramck. His grandson, also named Hussein Murray, expressed devastation at the loss and thanked the community and law enforcement for their support. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating if anything was stolen from the home and is seeking information on the second suspect. They urge the public to contact Crime Stoppers with any tips. Sheriff Michael Bouchard praised the public’s help in providing information related to the case. Murray’s wife was briefly hospitalized but has been released. The death has been ruled a homicide by the Oakland County Medical Examiner. The family is mourning the loss of a man described as kind and compassionate. The incident is being described as a heinous act, and law enforcement is working to bring the perpetrators to justice. The community has rallied around the family in their time of grief.
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