Michigan – In a deeply disturbing case in Michigan, a 25-year-old man, identified as S. Martin, has been charged with first-degree murder after stabbing his 33-year-old fiancée, identified as M. Myers, to death in their home. Authorities say Martin called 911 himself after the brutal attack, calmly telling the dispatcher, “She’s right next to me, she’s not doing good.”
Prosecutor K. McDonald announced the charges on Monday, just days after the fatal stabbing, calling it a tragic example of domestic violence turning deadly. The events unfolded around 3:41 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at the couple’s home on Hackett Street in Waterford Township. According to police reports, Martin and Myers were lying in bed looking at her phone when he suddenly turned violent. Without warning, Martin grabbed a knife and stabbed Myers repeatedly—first in the neck, then in the chest, and then again in the arm. A detective later told the court that Martin confessed to stabbing her around ten times.
First responders arrived to find Myers already deceased. The medical examiner confirmed she died from multiple stab wounds. The suspected murder weapon was later recovered from a sink inside the home. During his interview with investigators, Martin made a shocking admission: he had fantasized about killing Myers early in their relationship. While his most immediate excuse for the killing centered on a supposed argument over Myers “driving a wedge between him and his roommate,” officials believe the motive runs much deeper and more sinister.
“This wasn’t just a heat-of-the-moment act,” said one detective during Martin’s initial court appearance. “He admitted to having thoughts of killing her long before this happened.” The attack came just one week after Myers had celebrated starting a new job as an assistant manager, a detail she proudly posted on her Facebook page. In a haunting post dated February 23, she had shared a photo with Martin, captioned: “I’ll love you forever.”
Martin was arraigned on one count of first-degree murder and was denied bail. He is being held at the county jail and is scheduled to appear again in court on June 27 for a probable cause conference. If convicted, Martin faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
This case has once again brought attention to the deadly consequences of domestic violence. Prosecutor McDonald emphasized that intimate partner violence remains one of the leading causes of death for women aged 15 to 44. As friends and family mourn the sudden loss of Myers, many are left asking how such a tragedy could have been prevented—and whether any warning signs were missed.
