Boy stabs mother 100+ times
clarkkent...@yahoo.com
Prosecutor says son argued with her about gun, porn, girlfriend
April 27, 2005
BY FRANK WITSIL
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
An ongoing argument between a 15-year-old boy and his single mother
about guns, porn and the teen's girlfriend may have led to a violent
outburst sometime last weekend in which the son brutally killed his mom
-- stabbing her 111 times, police said.
According to law enforcement officials, sometime before her death,
Diane Michele took away the gun her son, a Rochester Hills high school
freshman, apparently made out of PVC pipe to shoot marbles. She did not
like that he played paintball. She found out he had been looking at
porn.
The teenager, Christopher Dankovich, was arraigned Tuesday before 52-3
District Court Judge Nancy Carniak in Rochester Hills and charged with
murder, accused of slashing his mother's body with a knife -- even
poking her eyes. Police say he admitted to the killing. He is being
held without bond in Children's Village, a juvenile detention facility
in Pontiac.
If convicted, Dankovich could face life in prison.
To people who knew the 50-year-old victim, what is most shocking about
her violent death is that Michele was a loving mom who constantly doted
on her only son and often told them how he was her pride and joy.
A licensed professional counselor, Michele was a flamboyant woman, her
friends said. She practiced holistic medicine and had an office off
Woodward in Bloomfield Hills. She was a minister, and according to her
Web site, she founded the HeartLight Metaphysical Ministry and offered
her services at weddings, baptisms and funerals.
On the site, she referred to herself as a
"Psychotherapist/Speaker/Teacher/Trainer/Minister." She taught classes
on "Developing Your Intuition," "Starting Your Own Spiritual Path,"
"Near-Death Experiences," "Remote Viewing" and "Miracles."
Her Rochester Hills home was filled with inspirational sayings about
love, police said. The license plate on her car was "LOVE4U." She
dressed in flowing, colorful clothing and wore flashy jewelry, friends
said. Purple was her favorite color, they said.
They said that the center of her world was her son.
"That son was the apple of her eye," said Sheila Becker of Birmingham,
a friend of Michele who also is a psychologist. "She constantly told me
she thanked God for her son because he was never on drugs or booze.
They did everything together.
"She lived for that boy," Becker added. Law enforcement officials said
the gruesome nature of the crime and the unclear motive for the
violence troubles them. The boy, who according to neighbors and friends
was quiet and "very nice," must have been filled with rage, police
said."It's one of the most horrific crimes I've ever come across,"
Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca said.
Dankovich was a good student at Rochester Adams High School, school
officials said. He kept to himself and walked the dog when his mom
asked, a neighbor said. He got along with other students and had
friends, his peers said.
Exactly why the teen killed his mother is unclear, Gorcyca said.
"That's the million-dollar question," Gorcyca said. "What motivated a
15-year-old, who was otherwise a well-behaved child, to butcher his
mom? This investigation is far from complete. There has to be something
in this boy's background for him to commit such an angry crime."
Before her death, police said Michele took the PVC gun away and gave it
to the boy's father, her ex-husband, James Dankovich.
James Dankovich, who police said lives in Troy and has cooperated fully
with their investigation, declined to comment Tuesday. He was the one
to tip off officials as to where his son might be after Michele's body
was found early Monday.
That morning, police found Michele's body inside the front door of her
two-story Rochester Hills home. She was lying facedown and covered in
blood. Police found two knives at the house, one inside and one outside
that was bloodstained.
Her son was gone.
Near the body were garbage bags full of paramilitary clothing that the
boy probably wore to play paintball -- a game simulating war where
people shoot paint pellets at each other, police said.
It is unclear, police said, whether the clothing was the source of an
argument that precipitated the violence, or whether the teenager killed
his mother and then got the clothes to take with him, when the teen
fled in his mother's white minivan.
Later that afternoon, police found Dankovich at a family-owned cabin in
St. Helen in Roscommon County.
According to Dr. Beth Ann Brooks, a child psychiatrist and professor of
psychiatry at Wayne State University's School of Medicine, there are
several possible explanations for the teen's shocking behavior,
including drugs and alcohol, a feeling of being backed into a corner
with no escape or resolution outside of killing or extreme emotional
conflict that led to a psychotic impulse.
Conflict, humiliation, embarrassment or a discovery of behavior that
would disappoint a parent "could prompt a child in a very close
relationship to inflict harm on the parent," said Brooks, who also
noted that such an outcome is rare.
Dankovich's attorney, Mitch Ribitwer, said Tuesday that all the reports
he has seen indicate that Dankovich was a "nice young man" and it might
be difficult to find a rational explanation for the allegations. "There
may be some mental health issues here," he said.
He said Dankovich is due back in court May 17 for a preliminary exam.
skip...@gmail.com
> An ongoing argument between a 15-year-old boy and his single mother
> about guns, porn and the teen's girlfriend may have led to a violent
> outburst
Times have changed since Lizzie Borden! (Who only gave her mom 40
whacks with an ax). Somehow I don't think it was about guns or porn.
Ian
Lorraine
>He was the apple of her eye. Why wasn't that her husband?
[Headers trimmed. I just can't make myself post to soc.men]
Because of the [alleged] physical and verbal abuse she received from
him?
L.
Lorraine
>Cops say mom was stabbed 111 times
[Headers trimmed]
An article with more background and photo of boy at
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/042705/loc_20050427004.shtml
Son charged as adult in 'horrific' slaying
Web-posted Apr 27, 2005
Teen did not have violent past
By KORIE WILKINS and STEPHEN FRYE
Of The Daily Oakland Press
ROCHESTER HILLS - Over and over again, 111 times, a teenager stabbed his
mother in the head, neck and eyes, authorities say.
Why? No one knows for sure. Diane Michele, 50, had recently discovered
that her son had been looking at pornographic and weapons-related Web
sites. And Christopher Dankovich had also recently been in trouble in
Bloomfield Hills after officers there caught him rattling the doors at a
church-school.
But Christopher is a boy without a violent past, authorities say. The
viciousness of the attack stunned investigators, who are at a loss as to
why the 15-year-old - charged as an adult Tuesday with open murder -
would kill in such a manner.
"This is one of the most horrific crime scenes (anyone) has ever seen,"
said Assistant Oakland County Prosecutor Kelly Chard.
The body of Michele, a certified hypnotherapist, minister and social
worker who ran the HeartLight Metaphysical Center in Birmingham, was
found by her mother at about 8 a.m. Monday. Michele was partially
covered by a tarp in the foyer of her home at 3160 Palm Aire Drive in
Rochester Hills.
Oakland County Sheriff's Office deputies found a blue-handled folding
knife with blood and hair on it outside. They also found bloody clothes
in the laundry room, blood droplets in the home and blood in sinks.
Missing was Christopher - a freshman at Adams High School - and
Michele's white Chevrolet Astro van with the vanity plate LOVE 4 U.
Christopher was arrested Monday morning at his father's northern
Michigan cabin in Roscommon County's Richfield Township.
The cabin, near Twin Lakes, had been a part of the couple's divorce
settlement, going to the boy's father, James Dankovich, a chiropractor
who is remarried and has a young daughter.
In the cabin, deputies found military and survival-type gear, Chard
said. Christopher indicated to authorities that he had planned to drive
south and go into hiding. He also said he knew authorities were there to
arrest him because of his mother's murder, said Detective Dennis Finney,
during a hearing in which he swore to the warrant against Christopher.
Richfield Township Police Chief Bradley Bannon said his officers went to
the cabin, a year-round house, after being called by the Oakland County
Sheriff's Office. They spotted the van and set up watch.
"We were able to secure the area without him knowing we were there,"
Bannon said.
Three hours later, supplied with a cell phone number from Oakland County
detectives, Richfield police tried calling Christopher. When he didn't
answer, they approached the house with a bullhorn, Bannon said.
"He did come out of the house and surrender," Bannon said. "It was the
best outcome for us."
The boy had shaved his head at the cabin, cutting off hair he had
recently died blue.
According to Chard, Christopher had been doing more than changing his
hair color recently. He had been looking at pornographic Web sites and
sites on how to make guns. The teenager had made guns, capable of firing
projectiles, using PVC pipe, Chard said.
Despite the charges lodged against Christopher, several friends and
family members gathered in Rochester Hills District Court Judge Nancy
Tolwin Carniak's courtroom Tuesday afternoon to support the youth, said
the boy's attorney Mitchell Ribitwer. None spoke to the media.
"He has excellent family support," Ribitwer said. "He is still loved."
One of Christopher's supporters yelled out "We love you, Chris." The
teenager, sporting a maroon-colored shirt and navy slacks, turned his
head and said softly, "I love you, too."
Carniak denied bond to Christopher, who will remain in custody until a
May 17 preliminary examination. He faces life in prison if convicted of
the open murder charge.
"He's very baffled and distraught," Ribitwer said.
Ribitwer, who was retained by Christopher's family, said he will likely
request a psychiatric examination for his client. He said Christopher is
a good kid who had never before been in trouble. Friends and family
members say there was no indication that the youth had violent
tendencies.
"I believe there are some mental health issues in this case," Ribitwer
said. "It's out of the blue. There's no explanation for it."
But there were signs something was wrong. While staying at his father's
Troy home on Saturday, Christopher cut a hole in the screen in his
bedroom, tied sheets and clothing together and climbed down to the
ground, authorities said. From there, he rode his bicycle to Bloomfield
Hills where police caught him rattling the doors at St. Hugo of the
Hills school on Hickory Grove.
Police, believing the boy was a runaway, returned Christopher to his
father's home. James Dankovich took him to Michele's home Sunday
afternoon, where there was a family meeting. Later Sunday, James
Dankovich tried to call his ex-wife, but could not reach her. He
contacted Michele's mother and asked her to check on the house Monday
morning. She discovered the body and called police, telling them she
believed Christopher was responsible because mother and son had been
arguing recently, Finney said.
Ribitwer said there are no signs either parent abused Christopher.
The Dankoviches were married May 20, 1989, in Rochester. Christopher was
their only child, born on Oct. 23, 1989. Michele filed for divorce in
August of 1995 and it was finalized a year later.
Michele's divorce attorney said the couple's split was amicable.
"They really had a fabulous relationship coming out of the divorce,
especially looking out for the best interest of the child," said
Bloomfield Hills-based attorney James Elliott.
But initial court filings showed that Michele accused her husband of
physical and verbal abuse.
With a maiden name of Diane O'Connor after the divorce, Christopher's
mother changed her name to Diane Michele, according to court records. It
is unclear why.
While both parents in their initial divorce filings sought custody of
the child, Michele received physical custody but allowed visitation with
his father. In August of 2000, Michele moved to the home on Palm Aire
Drive.
Elliott said the news of the killing both amazed and saddened him. He
said he remembers the young boy from visits to his office.
"(Michele) was just so close to him," Elliott said. "She was a genuinely
good person. She wanted the best for her son, and so did the father, as
I recall. I think he really had two very loving parents."
While friends and family are still reeling from Michele's untimely
death, students who knew Christopher are also struggling to cope.
Adams High School students were sent home with letters Tuesday updating
parents on general information about the killing and subsequent arrest.
"This tragic event has caused great anxiety and sadness to our school
and community," Principal Diann Flack wrote.
On Monday, officials at Adams quickly determined that Christopher had
not come to class. Flack also said in the letter that "heightened
security was added in the building."
"It's a tragedy and we don't want to go overboard with it," said Adams
senior Brandon Busuito. "We're just trying not to start rumors."
Senior Rachel Long said the word in school was that Christopher was
quiet. His spiked blue hair, she said, did not appear until a dance last
week. She was still dumbfounded at the savage attack.
"I don't understand what would possess someone to do that," she said.
"It's really weird that someone in our school would do something like
that."
Michele is survived by her son; parents Elaine and Nick Palmer and
brother Dean (Susan) Palmer. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Friday at
the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., in Rochester. Her
funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at University Presbyterian Church, 1385
S. Adams Road in Rochester Hills.
Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Southeast Michigan.
Sean_MacCloud
clarkkent...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Cops say mom was stabbed 111 times
That whore deserved it.
As does _clark kent is super boy_.
112 times. ...Sean MacCloud is all about the progress.
Graham
>
> Cops say mom was stabbed 111 times
>
> Prosecutor says son argued with her about gun, porn, girlfriend
> April 27, 2005
>
> BY FRANK WITSIL
> FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
>
> An ongoing argument between a 15-year-old boy and his single mother
> about guns, porn and the teen's girlfriend
The mother was probably largely clueless as to what was really taking
place - probably for some time - in her son's life. Only a man - i.e.
father - can really have a grasp on that and be providing appropriate
guidance and discipline. A woman is simply not capable.
Yet more victims of fatherlessness. Remember liberals/feminists love
everything aberrant in society: they're big on divorce and small on
marriage. Demowhores and their liberal lackeys are who to blame for a
complete lack of ideas to reverse the precipitous decline in social
standards.
catfish
obvious answer is that the boy is fucking nuts.
Catfish
greg...@yahoo.com
> Cops say mom was stabbed 111 times
>
> Prosecutor says son argued with her about gun, porn, girlfriend
> April 27, 2005
>
> BY FRANK WITSIL
> FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
>
> An ongoing argument between a 15-year-old boy and his single mother
> about guns, porn and the teen's girlfriend may have led to a violent
> outburst sometime last weekend in which the son brutally killed his
mom
> -- stabbing her 111 times, police said.
> The teenager, Christopher Dankovich, was arraigned Tuesday before
52-3
> District Court Judge Nancy Carniak in Rochester Hills and charged
with
> murder, accused of slashing his mother's body with a knife -- even
> If convicted, Dankovich could face life in prison.
> Dankovich's attorney, Mitch Ribitwer, said Tuesday that all the
reports
> he has seen indicate that Dankovich was a "nice young man" and it
might
Yup. "Beware the fury of the quiet man." No headline reads, "Loud
asshole goes crazy, kills parents." It's always someone who held
everything in until one day, it all went to hell.
Speaking of going to hell, Heir Clarkenstuper apparently has it in for
teen boys, as he's been spamming this group with every last printed
article about boys committing crimes. What is the problem, Heir
Stuper? Are you bitter over the Michael Jackson trial?
If you have any balls, be they brass or whatever, you'll try picking in
adult men instead of reserving your bravery for attacks on children.
[...]
bonnie....@gmail.com
divorce you should still pine for your ex?
Bonnie
Batroc Z Leaper
msh...@yahoo.com (Raul) says...
> Here's the woman's webpage with a pic of her son
>
> http://www.geocities.com/drdianemichele/
Oh. My. God. That poor kid.
Batroc Z Leaper
clarkkent...@yahoo.com (clarkkent...@yahoo.com) says...
> Exactly why the teen killed his mother is unclear, Gorcyca said.
Because Mom was a control freak?
> "That's the million-dollar question," Gorcyca said. "What motivated a
> 15-year-old, who was otherwise a well-behaved child, to butcher his
> mom? This investigation is far from complete. There has to be something
> in this boy's background for him to commit such an angry crime."
"Something in the boy's background..." Gee, it must be family influence
or something. It sounds to me like Mom was determined to turn her
darling boy into a SNAG, while what the kid needed was to go hunting and
kill things. What kind of lunatic flips out about a 15 year old boy
looking at porn? If she had bought him a whore, she would still be
around.
It just goes to show that women have no business raising boys. That
poor kid didn't deserve that kind of life.
Batroc Z Leaper
beauregard...@yahoo.com (catfish) says...
> I figured you yahoos would get around to blaming the victim. The
> obvious answer is that the boy is fucking nuts.
I figured you would get around to blaming the child. The obvious answer
is that mommy abused the boy until he snapped. Just who was supposed to
be the adult there?
