Man connected to 2024 disappearance of Cedar Springs teen heading to trial

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The man connected to the 2024 disappearance of a West Michigan teenager is now headed to trial after being accused of assaulting her.

Durk VanDam appeared in court Friday morning, where a judge said there is enough evidence for the trial. VanDam has been accused of assault by strangulation and domestic violence.

Investigators say the incident happened in October 2025 at VanDam’s Rockford home…

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