On Thursday, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Shane Burns, a 33-year-old Washington man, was convicted by a Macomb County jury of multiple charges related to his random violent attacks in May 2023. Burns was found guilty of all charges after a six-day trial before Circuit Court Judge Jennifer M. Faunce.
Burns was found guilty of the following:
Count 1: Homicide-Murder First Degree-Premeditated (life without parole)
Count 2: Assault with Intent to Murder (life or any number of years)
Count 3: Weapons-Firearms Possession by a Felon (five years and/or $5,000)
Count 4: Weapons Felony Firearm (two years)
Count 5: Weapons-Ammunition-Possession by a Felon (five years and/or $5,000)
Count 6: Weapons Felony Firearm (two years)
Count 7: Peace Officer-Disarming/Non-Firearm (four years and/or $2,500)
Count 8: Weapons-Carrying Concealed (five years or $2,500)
Count 9: Habitual Offender – Second Offense Notice (one and a half times the maximum sentence on primary offense or lesser term)
The trial was prosecuted by Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Steve Fox. The jury’s verdict was returned after approximately 20 minutes of deliberations. Burns faces a mandatory
sentence of life in prison. His sentencing date is set for Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Faunce.
“Today’s verdict brings a measure of justice to the victims of this horrific attack. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who have shown extraordinary strength. We hope this conviction offers them some solace. I want to thank the investigators, first responders, and our prosecution team for their tireless work. While nothing can undo the harm caused, we remain committed to pursuing justice for all victims of violent crime,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
In the morning of May 17, 2023, Burns randomly stabbed and slit the throat of 60-year-old Cheryl Ann Parsley of Clinton Township, resulting in her death in the parking lot of Belle Tire on Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, MI. He later approached 42-year-old Robert Baecke, Jr. who was waiting at a bus stop around 12 Mile Rd. and Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, MI. Burns attacked Baecke and stabbed him several times.
Police issued a lookout alert for Burns and his vehicle. Warren Police apprehended him that afternoon around Van Dyke and Stephens. While in custody at the Roseville Police Department, Burns was biting his wrists. An officer ordered him to stop, and a struggle ensued. Burns was able to grab a knife from the officer and slit his own wrist. During a search of Burns’ vehicle, police found a shotgun, a 9mm firearm, and a large amount of ammunition.
Burns was found guilty of the following:
Count 1: Homicide-Murder First Degree-Premeditated (life without parole)
Count 2: Assault with Intent to Murder (life or any number of years)
Count 3: Weapons-Firearms Possession by a Felon (five years and/or $5,000)
Count 4: Weapons Felony Firearm (two years)
Count 5: Weapons-Ammunition-Possession by a Felon (five years and/or $5,000)
Count 6: Weapons Felony Firearm (two years)
Count 7: Peace Officer-Disarming/Non-Firearm (four years and/or $2,500)
Count 8: Weapons-Carrying Concealed (five years or $2,500)
Count 9: Habitual Offender – Second Offense Notice (one and a half times the maximum sentence on primary offense or lesser term)
The trial was prosecuted by Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Steve Fox. The jury’s verdict was returned after approximately 20 minutes of deliberations. Burns faces a mandatory
sentence of life in prison. His sentencing date is set for Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Faunce.
“Today’s verdict brings a measure of justice to the victims of this horrific attack. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who have shown extraordinary strength. We hope this conviction offers them some solace. I want to thank the investigators, first responders, and our prosecution team for their tireless work. While nothing can undo the harm caused, we remain committed to pursuing justice for all victims of violent crime,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
In the morning of May 17, 2023, Burns randomly stabbed and slit the throat of 60-year-old Cheryl Ann Parsley of Clinton Township, resulting in her death in the parking lot of Belle Tire on Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, MI. He later approached 42-year-old Robert Baecke, Jr. who was waiting at a bus stop around 12 Mile Rd. and Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, MI. Burns attacked Baecke and stabbed him several times.
Police issued a lookout alert for Burns and his vehicle. Warren Police apprehended him that afternoon around Van Dyke and Stephens. While in custody at the Roseville Police Department, Burns was biting his wrists. An officer ordered him to stop, and a struggle ensued. Burns was able to grab a knife from the officer and slit his own wrist. During a search of Burns’ vehicle, police found a shotgun, a 9mm firearm, and a large amount of ammunition.
