2 get life in 2022 murder of Oak Park jeweler

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Pontiac — Choking back sobs and her voice trembling at times, Marley Hutchinson stood at a podium in Oakland County Circuit Court Wednesday to recount the day her father was murdered.

“Exactly 742 days ago, my life completely changed,” the 18-year-old said, sniffling at times as she read a prepared statement. “My mother told me that my father had been attacked. I didn't understand what she meant and I asked her if he had been shot.

“She said yes and I fell to the floor. I just remember being in the hospital and screaming, 'My dad's gone, my dad's gone.'”

Marley Hutchinson was one of the family members of famed Oak Park jeweler Dan Hutchinson, who addressed Oakland Circuit Court Judge Nanci Grant before sentencing two men to prison life without parole for the jeweler's murder in 2020.

Grant also ordered the two defendants, Southfield attorney Marco Bisbikis and Roy Larry, to have no contact with the victim's family and to pay $25,000 in restitution. However, both men are contesting the restitution order and no hearing has yet been scheduled to resolve the matter.

“I will never have the privilege of seeing my father again,” Marley said. “Marco, I wish the same for you. I hope your children never see you again. You will always be a disgusting, worthless coward.”

She then turned her attention to Larry.

“Roy, you’re pathetic,” said the jeweler’s daughter. “I hope you will be unhappy for the rest of your life.”

Bisbikis and Larry were convicted on May 23, 2024, of the murder of jeweler Dan “Hutch” Hutchinson. A jury found Bisbikis and Roy Larry guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to murder, attempted murder and two firearm charges.

Hutchinson, known as “Hutch” to his celebrity clients, was fatally shot in his SUV on June 1, 2022 in Oak Park while his wife sat next to him. Marisa survived.

On Wednesday, Bisbikis and Larry claimed they were innocent and had nothing to do with Hutchinson's murder.

“I didn’t do that,” Bisbikis said. “I am innocent.”

He told the court he plans to appeal the jury's guilty verdict. He also thanked his family for supporting him throughout his ordeal.

Larry also said he was innocent and was sorry the Hutchinson family lost a loved one.

“I’m so sorry you lost a loved one, but I didn’t do it,” he said. “Dan Hutchinson will not rest in peace because the person who did this is still free.”

Prosecutors alleged that Bisbikis orchestrated a plan to kill Hutchinson, his client and Hutchinson's wife in order to access millions of dollars held by Hutchinson.

Bisbikis, with the help of Angelo Raptoplous, hired cousins Roy Larry and Darnell Larry to kill the couple, investigators said.

Darnell Larry pleaded guilty in December 2022 to solicitation to commit murder, according to court records. In exchange, he received an agreement to testify against Bisbikis and Roy Larry. Darnell is scheduled to be sentenced before Grant on June 26, 2024, records show.

Raptoplous pleaded guilty in January 2024 to solicitation to commit murder, according to court records. Like Darnell Larry, he received a deal to testify against Bisbikis and Roy Larry in exchange for his testimony. He is scheduled to be sentenced before Grant on July 10, 2024, according to court records.

In April, authorities charged a fifth man with Hutchinson's murder.

Phillip Sumpter, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, allegedly met with Darnell Larry and talked about the murder of Marisa and Dan Hutchinson, officials said. They claim Sumpter agreed to kill them.

Sumpter also sent Larry several photos of the Livonia location where the Hutchinsons were to sign closing documents for a Livonia property, saying he “found them,” according to investigators.

He is next scheduled to appear in Grant's courtroom on June 26, 2024, for a pretrial conference, according to court records.

Before passing sentence, Grant said: “I don't believe the jury made a mistake.”

Marisa Hutchinson was also present in court for the sentencing, but chose not to address the court. Instead, she submitted a written statement. Grant asked her if she wanted the statement read aloud and she said no.

Marisa's brother, Chris Kestner, read a prepared statement for the court before the judge handed down sentences to Bisbikis and Larry.

Like his niece, he was visibly struggling with his emotions as he read it in court.

“Even today, after two years, grief, stress, fear, anxiety and uncertainty are constant companions,” he said.

Dan Hutchinson's mother, Rose, and sister, Roberta, were also in court. Roberta Hutchinson spoke on behalf of their mother.

Lina Portman

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