Michigan Police Probe If Possible Serial Killer Behind Five Deaths
“We are investigating all of these cases. They are all active investigations,” Lansing Police Chief Robert Backus said.
Michigan police are investigating if a possible serial killer is responsible for a series of five deaths. These deaths occurred on the River Trail in Lansing, spanning approximately 20 miles. A mile-long portion between Old Town and Kalamazoo Street saw the deaths of five men, prompting Chief Robert Backus to question whether a serial killer might be at work.
All victims were unhoused white males aged between 22 and 70, and police believe the incidents took place at night. The first victim, 54-year-old Gino Chouinard, was found with facial injuries on October 27. The cause of death remains undetermined. 70-year-old Dennis Dunnebacke was discovered covered in vomit and with facial injuries on July 15; he was pronounced dead that same day.
Robert Smith, 57, was found bleeding from the head and pronounced dead on July 17 due to a life-threatening injury. On September 17, his death was officially ruled a homicide. 22-year-old Daniel Lusk was found stabbed to death on September 17, with a suspect, Edward Joseph Smith, arrested and charged with open murder. On September 1, 57-year-old Louis Woodruff was found with facial injuries and pronounced dead at the hospital, also ruled a homicide.
Police have established a tip line for River Trail assaults, available at 517-483-6023, and also accepted anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 483-7867.
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