Detroit man charged in murder of prominent neurosurgeon headed to trial

A Detroit man charged with the murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover will stand trial.

Desmond Burks, 34, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, felony murder, larceny of over $20,000, using a computer to commit a crime, possession of a firearm by a felon and three counts of felony firearm second offense.

Wayne County prosecutors spent four days presenting evidence during a preliminary hearing before 36th District Court Judge Shawn Jacque. The judge ruled early Thursday afternoon that Burks would be bound over for trial…

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