Dr. Devon Hoover, a Detroit neurosurgeon, was found murdered inside of his home in April 2023. Desmond Burks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Desmond Burks faces 35 to 60 years in prison for second-degree murder, plus another five years on a weapons charge in the death of Dr.... More
January 22, 2026
Desmond Burks, who's accused of killing a Detroit neurosurgeon, Dr. Devon Hoover, has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. More
August 15, 2024
Desmond Burks, who's accused of killing Detroit neurosurgeon, Dr. Devon Hoover, made his first court appearance today. More
August 8, 2024
Desmond Burks, who police say had an intimate relationship with Dr. Devon Hoover, who was found murdered inside his home, has been charged. More
August 7, 2024
Police announced they had arrested a man for the murder of Dr. Devon Hoover, whose body was found wrapped in a carpet inside his home... More
August 7, 2024
Police charged Desmond Burks with murder and gun charges for the death of Dr. Devon Hoover, whose body was found in April, 2023. More
August 7, 2024
After seven months, no arrests have been made after Dr. Devon Hoover was found murdered in his Detroit mansion. More
November 30, 2023
Seven months after Detroit surgeon Dr. Devon Hoover was found murdered in his home, his family says they're frustrated by lack of progress. More
November 30, 2023
Detroit police said a person of interest in the death of Dr. Devon Hoover was taken into custody on unrelated charges Friday. More
May 1, 2023
