November 17th 2023.
On November 14th, Michigan State Police made a shocking discovery: the remains of 27-year-old James Wilkins, who had been reported missing five months prior. His family had described him as a loving father.
The investigation had started in June when Wilkins' family reported his suspicious disappearance. Police named his roommate, Donald Renfoe, as a person of interest early on, and suspected foul play. Wilkins' family was devastated by his sudden disappearance. His father, Reggie Edwards, had said “He does not deserve this to happen to him; he has done nothing all his life he’s been a good boy. He’s never given us problems.”
In August, Renfoe was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, concealing the death of an individual, possession of a felony firearm, and first-degree murder. A man identified as Darius Glenn was also charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly helping Renfoe conceal the murder.
When police executed a search on Wilkins' apartment, they found a recently patched bullet hole, what they suspected to be blood, and other items that pointed to Renfoe's guilt. They also found that Renfoe had rented cleaning equipment and purchased additional cleaning supplies from a local hardware store. To top it off, Renfoe had allegedly attempted to flee to Ohio before his arrest on unrelated charges.
If Renfoe is convicted of Wilkins' murder, he faces a life sentence in prison. Wilkins' family is undoubtedly hoping for justice, and closure in the wake of this tragedy.
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