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Wife of fake DTE worker linked to Rochester Hills murder pleads no contest
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of her text messages were read in court, pleaded no contest. Amanda Ileana Hernandez , 34, from Lincoln Park, was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree ...
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Key takeaway Amanda Ileana Hernandez , 34, from Lincoln Park, was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree home invasion, accessory after the fact and conspiracy to commit false impersonation of a utility worker.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The plea from Amanda Hernandez, wife of convicted murderer Carlos Hernandez, brings a measure of closure to the case of Hussein Murray's brutal murder in Rochester Hills. As the sentencing approaches, Detroit area residents are reminded of the shocking nature of the crime, in which the perpetrators posed as DTE Energy workers to gain entry to Murray's home. The fact that Amanda Hernandez allegedly played a role in planning and covering up the crime raises questions about the reach of the conspiracy. With her sentencing scheduled for August 12, the community will be watching to see how the court holds her accountable for her actions. The case also highlights the importance of vigilance and verification when dealing with utility workers, a concern that resonates throughout the Detroit area, where residents rely on DTE Energy for essential services.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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