Handyman accused of killing, robbing 77-year-old man in Bloomfield Township home

A Wayne handyman is accused of six crimes in connection with the killing of William "Billy" Whitelaw, a 77-year-old Bloomfield Township resident found dead by his son inside his condominium about 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 4.

U.S. Marshals arrested the suspect, now identified as 45-year-old Bart Mitchell Spencer of Wayne, days after Whitelaw's death. He was held on a parole violation.

Wrote CBS Detroit:

Spencer is charged with open murder; arson, preparation to burn; larceny of firearms; a felon in possession of a firearm; larceny in a building; and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

After killing Whitemore, a father of two and grandfather to five, Spencer is accused of attempting to burn down the condominium.

He left lit candles at the scene and turned on the gas, police said, according to CBS Detroit.

Spencer's arraignment is pending.

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Handyman accused of killing, robbing 77-year-old man in Bloomfield Township home