Deaths ruled murder-suicide after Madison Heights fire

Two dead in Madison Heights fire

For the first time in years, someone died from a fire in Madison Heights Wednesday morning when crews discovered two bodies inside a home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Two people found dead inside a Madison Heights home after a fire Wednesday died in a murder-suicide, police said.

Firefighters were called to the home on W. Harwood near John R just before 9:30 a.m. While searching the home, they found the bodies of 40-year-old Christopher Spicer, who lived in the home, and a woman he previously dated, 42-year-old Candace Hawkins.

Police said Spicer died from self-inflicted stab wounds, while Hawkins's death was ruled a homicide. She also had stab wounds, but they were not self-inflicted. Investigators also determined that the fire was intentionally set.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100.