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Wife of fake DTE worker sentenced after text messages reveal role in deadly Rochester Hills home invasion
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pamela Osborne, Darrius Smith , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The invasion resulted in the death of 72-year-old Hussein Murray.
A sentencing hearing was held for Amanda Hernandez, the wife of a man who posed as a DTE worker. Her own text messages played a key role in the case against her, revealing her involvement in a deadly home invasion. The invasion resulted in the death of 72-year-old Hussein Murray.
The text messages, read aloud by Judge Nanci Grant, showed Hernandez's role in planning the attack. They also indicated she was aware of the risks and had hopes of gaining something from it. Further details about the case and Hernandez's sentencing are available from the court proceedings.
The incident occurred in Rochester Hills, affecting the Murray family, including Hussein's wife Linda, who survived the attack.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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