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    Convicted Felon Let Out of Prison Accused of Murdering Ann Arbor Woman

    By Will TannerApril 18, 2023Updated:May 12, 2023
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    The Ann Arbor police found, on Thursday, April 13th, a woman described a “pillar of her community” dead, murdered in her home. That woman was Jude Walton, the former police oversight commissioner.

    The City of Ann Arbor Police Department announced her murder in a post on Facebook, saying:

    On 4/13/23 at approximately 1:30pm officers were called to a home to conduct a welfare check on the 200 block of Chapin Street. Once officers arrived and entered the home, they discovered the body of a 51-year-old Ann Arbor woman. At this time her death is being investigated as a homicide.

    Next of kin has been notified and the victim has been identified as Jude Walton, a former commissioner of the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission. There have been no arrests, and this remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact AAPD at 734.794.6920 or email the tip line at tips@a2gov.org.

    The police department then later released an update to that original release in which they announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide, saying:

    A 54-year-old Ann Arbor man is in custody in connection with the homicide investigation of Jude Walton. He is scheduled to be arraigned on open murder, home invasion 1st degree, and criminal sexual conduct – assault with intent to commit sexual penetration tomorrow morning (4/16/23) at 15th district court.
    Click on Detroit, reporting on the man who was arrested, reported that the man arrested is a 54-year-old man named Ricky Dewayne McCain, who was arraigned on Monday afternoon and now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
    Ricky McCain, the alleged murderer, is a convicted criminal. He was here arrested for an unrelated larceny charge then later found to be the alleged murderer. In 1988, he was convicted of first-degree sexual conduct. He was released from prison last August, and then proceeded to “allegedly” kill Ms. Walton just months after being let out…and was originally arrested not for that but for an unrelated larceny charge. So a lifelong crime machine murdered a pillar of her community.
    Click on Detroit, reporting on Walton’s murder, had this to say about her life of service, said:

    Walton served as the Ann Arbor police oversight commissioner and is remembered as a pillar of the community. She’s known for dedicating her career to helping the homeless population in her role with nonprofit organization Avalon Housing.

    “Jude Walton has been with Avalon Housing for over 14 years. She was a cherished member of our team. Jude served as our Director of Employee Experience, where she ensured Avalon’s vibrant and supportive workplace culture. She was a beloved friend to so many people throughout our community,” Avalon Housing said in a statement Thursday. “Jude shared her positive energy with all those around her. It is with complete and utter devastation that we are processing the information shared today by law enforcement. Our hearts go out to Jude’s family and loved ones. As a community, Avalon employees will work together to find a way to honor Jude’s life.”

    Similarly, Ann Arbor Police Chief Aimmee Metzer said, “She was such a pillar here in her outreach. Her advocacy was pretty incredible what she did for this community – the only thing I’ll say additional is I can’t say enough about my staff here who worked over the last 72 hours to get this done. It was collaboration of patrol and the detective bureau I’m really proud to lead this department,”

    Featured image credit: Michigan Department of Corrections

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