Kent County Jury Convicts Michael Anthony Rose of Second-Degree Murder in Grand Rapids Stabbing Case
A Kent County jury convicted Michael Anthony Rose of second-degree murder after he stabbed Lavonia Lucille Parham 25 times with a butcher knife in November 2024. Surveillance video captured the attack, which lasted 28 seconds.
A Maniacal Attack Captured on Video
A Kent County jury found Michael Anthony Rose guilty of second-degree murder after he stabbed Lavonia Lucille Parham 25 times with a butcher knife, according to a Kent County jury verdict returned on Wednesday, April 29.
The attack occurred on Nov. 6, 2024, near the Grand Rapids Senior Neighbors Center on South Division Avenue.
Rose left the courtroom on April 29 after becoming "really, really erratic," according to his defense attorney.
The two victims were in a domestic relationship for about five years, according to trial testimony.
Parham was 54 years old when she died. Rose was 61.
Surveillance Video Shows the Brutality
Nearby surveillance video captured the entire attack. The footage showed Rose and Parham interacting outside the Senior Neighbors Center before the violence erupted.
The video showed Parham trying to get away from Rose. After a brief chase, Rose pounced on Parham and stabbed her 25 times during a 28-second period, according to the footage.
Testimony revealed Rose then stabbed himself seven times.
Grand Rapids police arrived to find a horrific crime scene with two bloodied victims on the ground. Parham was pronounced dead at the scene. Rose was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Rose's trial began on Monday, April 27, before Judge Joseph Rossi in Kent County Circuit Court.
Trial Details and Courtroom Drama
Michael Anthony Rose appeared for the second day of trial on Tuesday, April 28. After the prosecution and defense rested their cases, Rose opted to not return to the courtroom for closing arguments.
A Kent County jury began deliberations around 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The jury returned its verdict later that day.
The stabbing incident was charged as open murder. Rose was found guilty of second-degree murder instead.
A man accused of stabbing a woman 25 times with a butcher knife, eventually killing her has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a Kent County jury.
Dylan Goetz is a public safety reporter for MLive, covering crime, community and education news. Bradley Massman also reported on the case for MLive.
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