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Assistant Prosecutor Meaghan Williams at Bercea’s arraignment via Zoom (screenshot by Aileen Wingblad\/MediaNews Group)<\/p>\nThe suspect in a recent homicide in a Farmington Hills park is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the slaying.<\/p>\n
Gabriel Bercea, 23, of Farmington Hills was arraigned in 47th District Court via Zoom on Thursday morning for the death of Richard Alan Harris, 64. Harris\u2019 body was\u00a0found May 3 in Woodland Hills, a 74-acre nature park on Farmington Road, just south of I-696.<\/p>\n
Assistant Prosecutor Meaghan Williams said Harris died in a \u201cparticularly vicious attack\u2026bludgeoned and strangled midday in a public place.\u201d Harris and Bercea didn\u2019t know each other, she said.<\/p>\n
Bercea\u2019s DNA was found under Harris\u2019 fingernails and on Harris\u2019 hands, Williams added.<\/p>\n
Police said Bercea was arrested on June 8 at his place of employment. Officials said he worked as a machinist in Wixom and has no prior criminal history.<\/p>\n
Assistant Prosecutor Meaghan Williams at Bercea’s arraignment via Zoom (screenshot by Aileen Wingblad\/MediaNews Group)<\/p>\n
At his arraignment, Bercea spoke only to identify himself by name. Bond was denied.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to thank our community for placing their trust in us throughout this investigation and for the overwhelming support and cooperation shown to our investigators,\u201d said Farmington Hills Police Chief John Piggott. \u201cThis case may not have been solved without the community\u2019s assistance. Farmington Hills remains a safe community because our residents are active partners in our community policing philosophy. I also want to recognize our investigators, who worked tirelessly, following every lead and every tip to bring this case to an arrest and prosecution.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bercea\u2019s next court appearance is scheduled for June 24 for a probable cause conference.<\/p>\n
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