A Warren woman, 31-year-old Moriah Dandrade, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of her husband, 31-year-old James Graham, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced. The case has drawn attention due to its domestic context.
According to Macomb County, prosecutors allege that Dandrade killed her husband in the morning hours of Tuesday. Warren police responding to the shared home found James Graham, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Additional details about the incident have not been released but are expected to emerge through court proceedings, according to macombgov.org.
During her arraignment on Friday, Judge Michael Chupa set Dandrade’s bond at $500,000 and ordered that she wear a GPS tether if released. She faces charges of second-degree murder, which carries a potential life sentence, and tampering with evidence in a criminal case, punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $20,000.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido told CBS News that the allegations in the case are serious. He encouraged anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help, call 911 in an emergency, or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 for 24-hour support.
Dandrade’s preliminary examination is scheduled for February 17, following a probable cause conference on February 10. According to macombgov.org, developments in the case are expected as these court dates approach and evidence is reviewed to determine whether there is sufficient cause to proceed to trial.
The community has been reminded of available resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence or other crises. These include the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264 or text “HelpLine” to 62640) as reported by CBS News.
