Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=pXb2SlJggrA Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Michigans last execution [VggmWzmB9Xt] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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: iFncyPI64j9 fA7pgfSHZHA S90cA4fEPUc r8pyCkpkvGf
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: iFncyPI64j9 fA7pgfSHZHA S90cA4fEPUc r8pyCkpkvGf