Mount Clemens, MI –Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Mark Joseph Newsome, a 55-year-old man, was sentenced after he pleaded no contest to Manslaughter for the killing of Dale Francis Mitchell, age 72, at a group home in Roseville last year.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard L. Caretti sentenced Newsome to 5-15 years in prison for manslaughter. He is to have no contact with the victim’s family. He received 581 days credit for time served.
Newsome was originally charged with Second-Degree Murder. At the time of his jury trial, he pled no contest to Manslaughter, and the Second-Degree Murder charge was dismissed. His 5–15-year sentence was part of the plea agreement.
On January 31, 2024, Newsome and Mitchell got into a physical confrontation at a group home in Roseville which they shared with other roommates. One of their roommates witnessed the fight and called Roseville Police. Upon arrival, the authorities found Mitchell on the floor, bleeding and bruised in an unconscious condition as a result of being beaten by Newsome. Efforts to revive Mitchell were unsuccessful.
“This tragic case underscores the responsibility we all share to resolve conflict without resorting to violence. While today’s sentence brings accountability, there are no winners when a life is lost. We hope this outcome serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, patience, and safety in shared living environments,” said Prosecutor Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the people of Macomb County. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All defendants accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther_wolfe@macombgov.org
