On September 21, 2016, a quiet neighborhood in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was shattered by a horrific crime.
This shocking incident left four children dead and a mother fighting for her life, as reported by CBS News.
Gregory Green, a man with a dark past, called the local police department to confess he had killed his family.
What followed was a criminal investigation that uncovered one of the most gruesome crimes in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
This true crime case does not only show the impact of domestic violence but also highlights the strength of Faith Green, the only survivor, who now works to help others heal.
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Who is Gregory Green?: Background Of The Case
Gregory Green, born in 1966, had a history of violence and imprisonment before the tragic events of September 2016.
In 1991, he was convicted of brutally stabbing his pregnant wife, Tonya Green, to death.
At the time, Green claimed mental illness as a mitigating factor in the crime, a defense that would be brought up again years later.
He pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to prison, where he served 16 years.
He was eventually released in 2008, after four unsuccessful attempts to secure parole.
His release was supported by Fred Harris, a well-known advocate and the father of Faith Harris, who later became Green’s second wife.
Fred Harris, along with others, believed Green had reformed and deserved a second chance.
After his release, Green started a romantic relationship with Faith Harris, who was a single mother of two children, Chadney and Karen Allen.
Faith, who had a kind and forgiving nature, was aware of Green’s past but chose to believe in his potential for change.
In 2011, the couple got married and had two daughters, Kaleigh and Koi, making their family a total of six.
However, over time, their relationship began to crumble.
Faith later revealed that she had filed for divorce three times during their marriage, citing a “breakdown in the marriage relationship.”
Each time, she would reconcile with Green, hoping for a better future.
Little did she know, that her efforts to support him and give him a second chance would ultimately lead to unimaginable tragedy.
September 21, 2016: The Day of the Shocking Crime
At around 1:15 a.m., on September 21, 2016, the local police department received a chilling 911 call from Gregory Green himself.
In a calm tone, Green confessed to killing his entire family.
Officers responded immediately to the home on Hipp Street, where they found Green waiting for them on the porch.
He was immediately taken into custody without resistance.
Upon entering the home, crime scene investigators discovered the bodies of Green’s four children.
In the basement, they found 19-year-old Chadney Allen and 17-year-old Kara Allen, both shot execution-style.
Their mother, Faith Green, was nearby, alive but severely injured.
She had been bound with duct tape and zip ties, slashed across the face with a box cutter, and shot in the foot.
Faith was rushed to a local hospital, where she miraculously survived the attack.
Outside the home, the couple’s two youngest daughters, 4-year-old Kaleigh, and 5-year-old Koi, were found dead in a Nissan Maxima parked in the driveway.
The girls had succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning, as reported by Detroit News.
Investigators later discovered that after Green placed the children in the car, he started the engine, connected a hose to the exhaust pipe, and directed the toxic fumes into the car.
Crime scene investigations revealed the calculated and methodical nature of Green’s actions.
He had first bound and gagged Faith, forcing her to watch as he executed her two oldest children.
Chadney, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound young man, had been forced at gunpoint to bind his sister’s wrists with zip ties and duct tape before Green bound him as well.
Both teens were shot multiple times, with Chadney sustaining wounds to his left ear and back, and Kara being shot in the top of her head and twice in the back.
The sheer brutality of the crime left even seasoned investigators shaken.
Neighbors, who had previously described the Greens as a normal, happy family, were left in shock.
Just weeks before the murders, the family had hosted a birthday party for one of the children, with relatives and friends gathered to celebrate.
There were no outward signs of the violence that would soon erupt according to the neighbours.
Gregory Green was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree premeditated murder for the deaths of his stepchildren, Chadney Allen, and Kara Allen, as well as his biological daughters, Kaleigh Green, and Koi Green.
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Gregory Green’s Trial and Sentencing
In addition to the murder charges, Gregory Green was also charged with torture, assault with intent to murder, unlawful imprisonment, and multiple weapons offenses.
During the trial, Green’s defense attorney, Charles Longstreet II, argued that Green was not mentally competent to stand trial.
Longstreet requested a mental competency and criminal responsibility evaluation, which was granted by the court.
However, as the case progressed, Green ultimately chose to plead guilty to all charges.
This decision eliminated the need for a lengthy trial and spared the victims’ families, particularly Faith Green, from reliving the trauma in a public courtroom.
On the day of sentencing, Faith Green, the sole survivor of the attack, delivered a powerful victim impact statement that left few dry eyes in the room.
She described Green as a “devil in disguise” and a “monster” who had robbed her of her children and her sense of security.
“You killed my babies,” Faith said, her voice trembling but resolute.
“You took away my reason for living, but you failed to break me. I will not suffer as you intended. I will rise, and I will make sure your evil is never forgotten.”
Green, for his part, offered a brief statement as reported by PEOPLE.
“It’s in God’s hands. Only He can judge,” he said.
“I’m sorry this happened. God knows the heart. He knows how regretful… how sorry I am. Not one day goes by that I don’t think of my girls,” he added.
Judge Timothy Kenny of Wayne County Circuit Court handed down the sentence on March 8, 2017.
Green received 47 to 102 years in prison for the murders of his four children and the assault on Faith.
The sentence was structured to ensure that Green would spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Given his age at the time of sentencing (50), he would not be eligible for parole until he was 97 years old, effectively guaranteeing he would die in prison.
The judge emphasized the premeditated and heinous nature of the crimes, stating that Green’s actions were “beyond comprehension” and warranted the maximum penalty.
The sentence was met with a mix of relief and sorrow by those in attendance, including Faith, who expressed that no punishment could ever truly bring justice for the loss of her children.
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Aftermath Of The Crime: Faith Green’s Healing Process
The trial and sentencing of Gregory Green marked the end of a legal battle, but for Faith Green, it was the beginning of a long and arduous journey toward healing.
In interviews and public statements, Faith often spoke about the duality of her grief.
“You never get used to it,” she said.
“You still always expect them to walk through the door. You just find a way to cope with it.”
Faith’s grief was compounded by the trauma of surviving the attack herself.
She endured physical scars from the slashes and gunshot wounds, as well as emotional scars from witnessing the murders of her children.
Despite the overwhelming pain, Faith chose to channel her grief into something positive.
She became an advocate for victims of domestic violence, using her story to raise awareness and support others in similar situations.
“My purpose is to help other women,” Faith said. “I didn’t want it this way, but that’s what I’m going to do. I have to keep going for my children, and for the women who need to know they’re not alone.”
Faith also authored a book titled “The Monster That Killed His Family Twice: The Faith Green Story,” in which she detailed her experiences and the lessons she had learned.
The book served as both a therapeutic outlet for Faith and a source of inspiration for others.
Through her advocacy, writing, and community work, Faith has transformed her tragedy into a source of strength and inspiration.
Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit’s ability to find light in even the darkest of times.
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