The UM grad who may have built a murder castle — and other news

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The UM graduate who might have built a murder castle

The criminal record for HH Holmes is diverse.

Before he was executed at the age of 34, he had committed insurance fraud, forgery, human rights fraud, arson, kidnapping, horse theft, several bigamous marriages and, most famously, was one of America’s first serial killers. reportedly a murder castle.

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Go 4 It: Meet the women helping others live without fear

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, an average of 24 people per minute in the United States are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. That is more than twelve million women and men in one year.

That is why PORT is so important. It offers programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. The nonprofit organization provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programs to nearly 30,000 people each year, serving people in Metro Detroit.

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Construction plans unveiled for the former Auburn Hills palace

Schostak Brothers & Company has announced that construction is underway on a supplier logistics center at the former Palace of Auburn Hills site.

The fourth-generation commercial real estate company, which has built a legacy of more than 100 years of development in Michigan, announced the groundbreaking on Monday (Oct. 21).

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General Motors overcomes US sales decline and China losses to post $3 billion profit in Q3

U.S. sales are down and a once reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a $3 billion profit on Tuesday in the third quarter, just under a year ago.

The Detroit automaker reported sales of $48.8 billion from July through September, up 10% from last year, helped by average U.S. car sales prices that held steady at more than $49,000 last quarter.

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Weather: Another warm October day in Metro Detroit with a chance of rain

It will be a clear and cool start, but temperatures are expected to rise and clouds will form during the morning.

Another warm day is upon us with temperatures reaching the mid-70s. Tonight the clouds will increase further with a chance of some light rain tonight. As the rain clears, winds will increase overnight.

Read the full forecast here.