Federal jury found man guilty of murdering and sexually assaulting his 3-month-old daughter.
The incident happened on a Northern Michigan Indian reservation.
A U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids convicted Steven Deuman of first degree murder, which carries a mandatory penalty of life in prison without parole.
The baby girl died August 12, 2011, on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Reservation, where she live with her mother and father, Steven Deuman.
An autopsy showed that she died from asphyxiation.
Defense lawyer Richard Stroba says the death was accidental and Deuman wouldn't harm his children.
During the trial witnesses said Deuman sexually abused them while they were children.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:02:37 GMT
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:12:26 GMT
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal. The bones were found on Friday near Chauvez
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:19:11 GMT
Los Angeles, California could soon become the largest city in the United States to ban plastic grocery bags. The L.A. City Council approved an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags in stores
Los Angeles, California could soon become the largest city in the United States to ban plastic grocery bags. The L.A. City Council approved an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags in stores
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:44 GMT
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Manistee County business fire. The fire at Garlets Corner Restaurant in Wellston started around 1:30 this morning. Multiple crews are still on
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Wexford County business fire.
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:20:10 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:13 GMT
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:17:26 GMT
Benzie County Commissioners made a deal with an adult care facility who owes the county some money. At last night's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Maples Medical Care Facility of Frankfort presented
Benzie County Commissioners made a deal with an adult care facility who owes the county some money. At last night's Board of Commissioners meeting, the Maples Medical Care Facility of Frankfort presented
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:40:17 GMT
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north
Federal investigators are at it again. They're planning to dig up an Oakland county field in hopes of discovering the remains of Jimmy Hoffa in Oakland Township. The search area is about 20 miles north
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