Courtroom Video Shows Son of Murdered Woman Trying to Attack Suspected Killer

Courtroom Video Shows Son of Murdered Woman Trying to Attack Suspected Killer
Vashon Flowers. Muskegon County Sheriff's Office
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While appearing in court Monday, June 3, a Michigan man accused of shooting his wife to death was nearly attacked by the woman’s son.

Vashon Flowers, 46, is being charged with open murder for the May 19 shooting of Jamie Thomas-Flowers, 50, at her home in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, reported MLive. An open murder charge means he could end up facing either first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or even manslaughter charges.

The Murder

According to Muskegon Heights Police Chief Joseph E. Thomas Jr., the suspect kicked in the door and shot his wife several times around 6:30 a.m. on the morning of May 19, MLive reported.