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Update: Media Crime Files: Detroit DJ Stabbed To Death

Sean William Lamoureux

A Highland Park, Michigan man was charged last week in connection with the fatal stabbing of longtime Detroit radio DJ John O’Leary. Sean William Lamoureux, 38, is charged with open murder and larceny. Lamoureux is accused of attacking O’Leary with a sharp object. Police said the former DJ’s body was found buried under debris in his own backyard. Friends say O’Leary had recently fallen on hard times.

Detroit Disc Jockey – John OLeary

Radio Ink reports — Former Detroit DJ, 68-year-old John O’Leary was murdered in his home over the weekend. He was stabbed to death, allegedly by a roommate, according to police. O’Leary worked at WWWW (W4), WABX, WLLZ, and most recently at WCSX all in Detroit. Brian Major, an area concert promoter and close friend of the DJ, said he positively identified O’Leary’s body at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office Monday afternoon. Police had been unable to locate a relative, and Major said the disc jockey had no immediate living family members.

Jason Remington

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November 22, 2021 at QZVX

Jason Remington says:

On the radio since he was 24, O’Leary was well-respected by the radio community and a popular personality in Detroit. Details will come out when the suspect is arraigned in the next couple days.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/longtime-detroit-radio-dj-john-oleary-stabbed-to-death-roommate-arrested

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- November 23, 2021 at QZVX
  
  Louis says:
  
  Very sad. RIP Mr O’Leary.
  
  Made me recall the tragic death of Larry Sturholm.
  
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November 30, 2021 at QZVX

Johnny Mac says:

You had one of the best voices on radio. Beautiful None better. You will be missed

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January 17, 2022 at QZVX

Ron marz says:

I went to Clinton elementry with John from 2nd grade thru 6th.also went to st Gregory’s for catichsem.his mother would drive him and I. Also knew his brother Tim. John was adopted so was his brother,from what I was told.his adopted parents were pretty old back then but very nice ,his adopted brother was civil war re-enacted.even back then John had a microphone and speaker in basement to practice great voice even at that time.he was very tall at 10 or 12 I hung out at his house often Rest In Peace John

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