Hazel Park Tragedy: Brother Charged With Murder in Deaths of Sister and Nephew
HAZEL PARK, Mich. – A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Hazel Park community after a woman and her young son were brutally killed inside their home on Labor Day, September 1. Authorities have charged the woman’s brother in connection with the double homicide, describing the case as one of the most disturbing acts of violence in recent memory.
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, 43-year-old Ladamien Keith Hill now faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his sister, 41-year-old Linda Hill, and her son, 12-year-old Kardi Jackson. Both victims were found with fatal throat injuries inside their residence in the 23000 block of Berdeno Avenue.
Investigators revealed chilling details surrounding Linda Hill’s final moments. Moments before her death, Linda had been on the phone with someone. During the call, she reportedly mentioned that she needed to hang up because her brother had just arrived. Authorities believe that was the last conversation she ever had before tragedy struck.
The discovery of Linda and her son’s bodies on September 1 sent shockwaves through the community. Neighbors, shaken by the violence, described the family as quiet and caring, and many have left flowers and candles near the home in remembrance of the victims.
On Tuesday, September 2, detectives, along with SWAT officers, tracked Ladamien Hill to a home in Pontiac, where he was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators confirmed that they also recovered key evidence linking him directly to the killings, though they have not disclosed specifics as the investigation remains ongoing.
“This is a devastating case of family violence that has claimed the lives of a mother and her young son,” a Hazel Park police spokesperson said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the loved ones who are grieving this unimaginable loss.”
Hill remains in custody at the Oakland County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on Friday, September 5, at 3:30 p.m. Prosecutors confirmed that if convicted, he faces mandatory life imprisonment without parole.
For the community, the murders of Linda Hill and 12-year-old Kardi Jackson have left a deep wound. Friends describe Linda as a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her son, and Kardi as a bright, kind-hearted middle schooler with a love for sports and video games.
As the investigation continues, grief counselors have been made available at Kardi’s school to help classmates and teachers process the loss. Community members are also rallying around extended family members, offering support through prayer vigils and memorial gatherings.
The case underscores the tragic and unpredictable nature of domestic-related violence, leaving an entire neighborhood shaken and a family forever changed.