A Michigan courtroom has delivered guilty verdicts in a chilling murder-for-profit case that prosecutors described as both “elaborate and shocking.” Two men were convicted in connection with the 2022 killing of jeweler Daniel “Hutch” Hutchinson — a case that centered around betrayal, hidden financial control, and a deadly conspiracy allegedly orchestrated by the victim’s own attorney.
Daniel Hutchinson, 47, was fatally shot on June 1, 2022, while sitting in a vehicle with his wife, Marisa Hutchinson, in Oak Park, Michigan. Marisa survived the attack and later became a key witness during the trial.
According to Oakland County prosecutors, attorney Marco Bisbikis secretly inserted himself as a trustee into the Hutchinson family trust without the couple’s knowledge. Prosecutors argued that the move would have given him access to significant assets if both Daniel and Marisa died.
Authorities said Bisbikis then arranged a murder plot, recruiting others to carry out the attack. Roy Larry was accused of being the gunman, while prosecutors said Bisbikis coordinated the scheme behind the scenes.
During the trial, testimony revealed that millions of dollars belonging to Hutchinson — funds reportedly not disclosed to the IRS — had been stored under Bisbikis’ control. Prosecutors argued financial greed was a major motive behind the crime.
The investigation also uncovered the involvement of additional accomplices. Darnell Larry and Angelo Raptoplous pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder and later testified against Bisbikis and Roy Larry in court.
Perhaps one of the most disturbing details presented during the trial was Bisbikis’ behavior after the killing. Prosecutors said he continued communicating with Marisa Hutchinson, assuring her he was helping search for her husband’s killer while simultaneously offering financial guidance.
After an eight-day trial, both Bisbikis and Roy Larry were convicted of first-degree premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, assault-related offenses, and firearm charges. Sentencing is still pending.
The case has drawn widespread attention due to the shocking breach of trust between attorney and client, as well as the calculated nature of the alleged scheme.
