Spencer Jude Krusell (left), 30, of Highland Park, and Scott Andrew Harrington, 26, of Taylor, appear in court in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 34-year-old Detroit man in Livonia on May 29, 2026.

LIVONIA, Mich. - One of the two men charged in connection with a deadly stabbing of a Detroit man in Livonia is set to be sentenced next month.

30-year-old Spencer Jude Krusell, of Highland Park, was found guilty by jury of manslaughter on Oct. 28 in the killing of 34-year-old Nicholos Hatcher.


Krusell was initially charged with second-degree murder as a habitual fourth-time offender.

The second man, 26-year-old Scott Harrington of Taylor, was sentenced Oct. 26 to two years of probation for theft.

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The stabbing happened back on May 29, in the area of Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn Street.

Hatcher was found around 4:30 p.m. lying on the side of the road with a stab wound to the upper chest. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to investigations, Hatcher, Krusell and Harrington were seen at a BioLife Plasma services center on Plymouth Road in Livonia prior to the stabbing.

Police said one suspect stole the victim's backpack.

Hatcher then followed the two men to a nearby area and confronted them, which escalated into a fight. Resulting in Hatcher being stabbed.

Sentencing is set for December 11 at 9 a.m.

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