Lavonia Lucille Parham dies in fatal Grand Rapids stabbing
Lavonia Lucille Parham dies in fatal Grand Rapids stabbing
Fatal Grand Rapids stabbing death of Lavonia Lucille Parham – Obituary
Lavonia Lucille Parham, 54, was fatally stabbed in Grand Rapids on November 6, in a tragic incident that took place around 9:30 a.m. in the 300 block of S Division. Police say Parham was attacked by her boyfriend, Michael Anthony Rose, 60, who allegedly chased her with a knife, pushed her to the ground, and stabbed her multiple times.
After Parham fell motionless, Rose turned the knife on himself, inflicting self-inflicted wounds. He was found on top of her when officers arrived and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Rose is facing charges of open murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and habitual offender charges.
According to Rose, the couple had been dating for years, and that morning they had been using drugs together. He admitted to “snapping” during an argument, leading to the deadly act. Witnesses, including students from nearby Grand Rapids Catholic Central, described the horrifying scene. Parham’s family has set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses.
Lavonia Lucille Parham dies in fatal Grand Rapids stabbing Fatal Grand Rapids stabbing death of Lavonia Lucille Parham – Obituary Lavonia Lucille Parham, 54, was fatally stabbed in Grand Rapids on November 6, in a tragic incident that took place around 9:30 a.m. in the 300 block of S Division. Police say Parham was attacked…
Lavonia Lucille Parham dies in fatal Grand Rapids stabbing Fatal Grand Rapids stabbing death of Lavonia Lucille Parham – Obituary Lavonia Lucille Parham, 54, was fatally stabbed in Grand Rapids on November 6, in a tragic incident that took place around 9:30 a.m. in the 300 block of S Division. Police say Parham was attacked…