Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=2QMM9BKn1pM Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Michigans last execution [LxxABMZsW6n] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT 88 years ago today, Tony Chebatoris was the last person executed in Michigan -- by federal order, decades after the state abolished the death penalty. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports. We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: 📰 More news stories: ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: H760TteA6Ji 9djzr8MiJ3s HimkS2m0Z9L sY1v0z8P5CU zs6pL6sjwrM TaOsV1brQQS u0S4Hw5bkxX vLHD3GLUC8m
88 years ago today, Tony Chebatoris was the last person executed in Michigan -- by federal order, decades after the state abolished the death penalty. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports. We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: 📰 More news stories: ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: H760TteA6Ji 9djzr8MiJ3s HimkS2m0Z9L sY1v0z8P5CU zs6pL6sjwrM TaOsV1brQQS u0S4Hw5bkxX vLHD3GLUC8m