Officials have announced that a in relation to the mysterious murder of a top neurosurgeon more than a year after his death. Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Desmond Burks, 33-who the victim allegedly had an "intimate relationship" with based on 4,000 text messages-was arrested and slammed with eight felonious charges in connection to . Worthy commended the work of law enforcement officials who worked "almost 24/7" to solve the case, which expanded multiple states and countries.
Burkes was said to be a repeat offender who was charged with in April for punching a woman and leaving her in the middle of the road in a road rage incident. The beloved medical professional was killed by two gun shots to the head, which was confirmed by the county coroners office. His corpse was wrapped up in a carpet by locla authorities.
Burks charges include first-degree premeditated murder, felony murder, larceny of over $20,000, using a computer to commit a crime, possession of a firearm by a felon and three counts of felony firearm second offense. He will be arraigned at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday. The suspect was all ready in custody at the Wayne County Jail on separate charges stemming from the road rage incident during which he fatally struck Reda Saleh, 67. The two cases are unrelated.
Dr. Hoover was a prominent and well-respected medical professional in Detroit's Boston Edison Historic District. He was found shot dead on April 23, 2023 after Detroit Police conducted a welfare check at his residence.
Dr Hoover's body was found wrapped in a sheet in the attic of his home. The normally tranquil neighborhood's residents were left shocked by his sudden death. A resident who asked to remain anonymous told Click On Detroit at the time: "This is so insane, and I hate that it's come to this.
" She continued: "This should happen to no one who was just minding their own as this guy was a worker bee." CBS News Detroit had stated that the shooting might have anything to do with a domestic altercation 'that turned fatal'. Another neighbor expressed shock to CBS News at the time calling it "very surprising" and stating that "this doesn't happen out here.
" Many people have used to social media to share their recollections of Dr. Hoover, expressing their love and support for him. He was called a "exceptional person in nearly every way" by a neighbor.
Neighbor Paddy Lynch paid tribute to Dr. Hoover on Facebook, describing him as "a loving son and brother, a brilliant, accomplished surgeon, an unrivaled collector and caretaker of all things beautiful, and a champion of art and culture." "But perhaps, most admirably, he was beyond generous with his time and his treasure.
He was one of the first neighbors to take me under their wing, offering old house advice, support, and kindness all along the way. "Hospitality was certainly his specialty as he never hesitated to open his spectacular home to countless neighbors, friends, and charitable organizations. For a man small in stature, he was indeed larger than life.
" Dr. Hoover was a specialist in treating neck and back conditions at Ascension Hospital in Detroit. A spokesperson for the hospital said: "Devon Hoover, MD, was a dedicated and well-respected member of the Ascension Michigan family and will be greatly missed by our community.
"Our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow associates during this incredibly difficult time." In addition, Dr. Hoover was connected to the Henry Ford Hospital, where he finished his residency after graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine.
Prior to his passing, he had been in practice for over 20 years..
