A Macomb County man has entered a no contest plea to a string of charges stemming from the shooting death of his roommate, James Wilkins, in an incident that occurred back in June 2023, as announced by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido, with sentencing set for July 7. Donald Dawan Renfroe, who was 26 at the time of the offense, is facing charges for second-degree homicide, tampering with evidence, concealment of a death, and a felony firearm charge, the latter entailing a mandatory two-year consecutive sentence upon conviction, according to CBS News Detroit.
Warren police detectives uncovered evidence of a shooting at the apartment Renfroe shared with Wilkins, who was later reported missing and whose body was eventually found five months after the murder in Oscoda Township, details revealed by an accomplice, Darius Glenn, The Detroit News reported, evidence suggests an attempt to conceal the details of what occurred behind closed doors.
Renfroe's plea came ahead of sentencing which is to be overseen by Macomb County Circuit Judge Anthony Servitto, Lucido highlighted the incident with an emphasis on the breach of domestic safety, asserting, "Mr. Wilkin’s life was cut short in the very dwelling that should have been his safe place. My office stands as the voice of the victim to bring justice to this horrible act that stole this victim's life and destroyed a family," a sentiment shared by CBS News Detroit.
Meanwhile, Darius Glenn, who testified against Renfroe as part of a plea deal made last year, played a key role in moving the case forward. This cooperation between law enforcement and the judicial system has brought the case to its current point, as reported by WXYZ. The case involves two roommates, a failed attempt to cover up the crime, and the subsequent investigation that led to its resolution.
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