Hartland, Michigan’s John Germain sentenced to life without parole

John Albert Germain, 54, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 1997 murder of Virginia Cecelia Farrell, 79, in Clay Township, Michigan. Despite DNA evidence linking him to the crime scene, he maintains his innocence. Germain was arrested in 2022 and convicted of open murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and breaking and entering.

Hartland, Michigan’s John Germain accused of killing Clay Township’s Virginia Farrell in 1997

John Albert Germain, 54, of Hartland, Hartland Township, Livingston County, Michigan, United States is being held on $1 million bond. Aside from Hartland, he has lived in other parts of Michigan including Algonac, Chesterfield, East China, Fair Haven, Ira, Rose City and Saint Clair. Germain is accused of murdering Virginia Cecelia Farrell of Clay Township, … Continue reading Hartland, Michigan’s John Germain accused of killing Clay Township’s Virginia Farrell in 1997