Man Shoots Wife 15 Times After She Files For Divorce

A Michigan man is on trial after allegedly shooting his wife 15 times, just a day after she served him divorce papers.

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Kent Co. Man Allegedly Shoots Wife 15 Times After She Served Him Divorce Papers

According to MLive, Marcus Durayalle Lofton was served divorce papers by his wife, Alicia Danielle Lofton. 24 hours later, Marcus Lofton allegedly shot Alicia Lofton 15 times. Seven to the head, according to the Kent County medical examiner.

The shooting took place at the Lofton home on August 17, 2023. The couple often argued, prompting Alicia to seek a divorce.

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The day after Alicia served divorce papers to Marcus, the two got in a heated argument, causing her to feel unsafe and lock herself into a bedroom. Marcus allegedly kicked in the door and shot her as she attempted to climb out of the window. Police found her dead at the scene in the grass next to the house.

The trial is coming near an end as the prosecution has rested its case on Marcus Lofton, so a verdict is not far off for the open murder and felony firearm charges.

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