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5 teens face up to life in prison for I-75 rock throwing 'prank' that killed man (Michigan)
Fox2 Detroit ^ | 10/24/2017 | Erika Erickson

Posted on 10/24/2017 9:51:29 AM PDT by Drew68

Five teens accused of dropping rocks from an overpass near Flint, Mich. have been identified and charged, and more details have been released about the so-called "prank" that ended up killing a man.

Their so-called game took the life of 32-year-old Kenneth White of Mount Morris, Mich., authorities say. White was riding in a van coming home from work when authorities say a 6 lb. rock came crashing through the windshield, killing him. Authorities say the rock was dropped from an overpass at the hands of those five teenagers.

The teens have been charged each with one count of second-degree murder, and one count of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Kyle Anger of Clio is accused of throwing the 6 lb. rock that killed White, which hit the windshield, then his face and ricocheted into his chest.

White suffered fractures to his skull and face. His cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma to his head and chest. His family was too distraught to speak Monday after the charges were announced.

The other teens charged, who all attend Clio High School, include 16-year-old Mark Sekelsky, 15-year-old Trevor Gray, 16-year-old Mikayden Payne, and 15-year-old Alexzander Miller. They are all being charged as adults.

After throwing rocks, the five teens "drove to a McDonald's where they ate," Sheriff Robert Pickell said.

Prosecutors say several other drivers reported rocks hitting their cars on the highway but no one else was hurt.

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says a total of 20 rocks were found, including one that weighed about 20 lbs. At least four damaged vehicles were on the shoulder.

Those five teens are expected to be arraigned Tuesday and face up to life in prison.

Charges were announced just a few hours before friends and family gathered at a funeral home to mourn White, a father of four children who was engaged to be married. He was riding home from work around 8:30 p.m. the day he was killed.

"Nobody wins," the sheriff said. "The young people are charged criminally. A young boy lost his father, and all of the families are left grieving."

If you'd like to make a donation to White's family, you can do so via their GoFundMe account here.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: a1clockwork1big1mac; murder; prank; teens
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The victim was a father of four.

Soulless dirtbags, failed by their parents.


1 posted on 10/24/2017 9:51:29 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

I was shocked.


2 posted on 10/24/2017 9:54:40 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: Drew68

Sad on so many levels. These boys have no soul, no concern for others. So much more we can say. I hope they enjoy hell in prison, followed by hell in the hereafter.


3 posted on 10/24/2017 9:54:44 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Drew68

Try ‘em and fry ‘em.

Oh, life. O.K.


4 posted on 10/24/2017 9:54:51 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Drew68
Almost all of Detriot's freeways are built in ditches, so there are a lot of overpasses. Back in the seventies, it was common sport for yutes to drop cement blocks or bowling balls off of the overpasses, trying to hit the oncoming cars and trucks.

That's why they put the fences on all of the overpasses.


5 posted on 10/24/2017 9:56:01 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Drew68

Send them to China to harvest their organs


6 posted on 10/24/2017 9:56:07 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative.)
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To: Drew68

I’m glad & surprised though, that they are being charged with murder! It’s about time the law starts protecting people and not the scumbags that break it. I’m sorry for the families loss.


7 posted on 10/24/2017 9:56:32 AM PDT by southernindymom
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To: Drew68

Something tells me, those young men are not going to fare well in prison. for life.


8 posted on 10/24/2017 9:57:09 AM PDT by RC one (The 2nd Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances)
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To: Drew68

Little bastards. Someone did this to my Dad, who was in his late 70’s at the time. He handled it very well, stayed calm, got to the side of the road.

He wasn’t hurt, but getting your windshield smashed at high speeds is extremely dangerous.


9 posted on 10/24/2017 9:57:12 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Drew68

Yup. Used to live in the area. Was gonna say if they’re from Clio they’re all White Trash idiots.

Glad to see they’re being charged as adults.


10 posted on 10/24/2017 9:57:44 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Drew68

Precisely


11 posted on 10/24/2017 9:59:51 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Drew68

They killed a White, there will be no mercy.


12 posted on 10/24/2017 10:00:04 AM PDT by Blue House Sue
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I’d be surprised if all five of them got life, but the thrower might. The defense attorney is priming the pity pumps as we speak.


13 posted on 10/24/2017 10:00:24 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Drew68

Soulless little monsters. I hope they rot.


14 posted on 10/24/2017 10:00:49 AM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: Drew68

Fathers, talk to your children regarding the importance of NOT “just going along”.

Kids always seek acceptance of their peers, without regard for parental advice.

Your child must OWN his/her set of values and self-respect.


15 posted on 10/24/2017 10:03:49 AM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: Drew68

Rock tossing time downstate, Salad tossing time upstate.


16 posted on 10/24/2017 10:07:57 AM PDT by Senator Goldwater
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To: Drew68

The victim has a nice face. RIP.


17 posted on 10/24/2017 10:08:09 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
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To: Blue House Sue; Darksheare
They killed a White, there will be no mercy.

Ok, you're a mixed bag. Your statement is that of a SJW White-Priv specialist, but some of your other earlier comments are fairly conservative.

18 posted on 10/24/2017 10:09:20 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The "news" networks and papers are bitter, dangerous enemies of the American people.)
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To: miss marmelstein

They deserve what they get. Irresponsible fools and murderers.


19 posted on 10/24/2017 10:09:58 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Drew68

If Michael Moore had a son......


20 posted on 10/24/2017 10:10:06 AM PDT by TMA62 (Al Sharpton - The North Korea of race relations)
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