SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, MI – Authorities have identified the two victims in a double stabbing that took place shortly after 6 am on Monday morning in the 2000 Block of Carlton Boulevard that left 1 dead, and 1 severely injured.

Deputies arrived around 6:10 am to find Richard Sommerville, 26, and  Jazmine Essex, 21 both with multiple stab wounds. Both victims were transported to the Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Room where Sommervile was treated for his injuries, and is in critical condition. Essex would succumb to her injuries and be pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police were quick to identify and arrest Robert Annabelle, 41 near Walmart just blocks away from the home. Both Annabelle, and Sommerville were parolees at the home, which is owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Annabelle is currently lodged at the Jackson County Jail, and s looking at charges of Open Murder, and Attempted Murder.

Annabelle was released on Parole in July 2021 after being incarcerated on the charges of home invasion, prison escape, and weapons charges. Annabelle was set to be discharged from parole this coming July.

Stay tuned to WKHM for further developments in this case.