Amy Lee Black, who was released from prison in 2022 after serving 31 years for the murder of Dave VanBogelen, owes nearly $1.87 million in restitution to his family.

The former juvenile lifer’s possibility of returning to jail for not paying the obligation is one of five “must-read” stories from MLive over the weekend.

Former juvenile lifer Amy Black owes $1.8M to victim’s family

Since her release, Black has only paid $982 of the required restitution, leading to a court hearing to determine her payment capacity.

Muskegon County prosecutors deemed the current payment plan of $25 per month “woefully inadequate” and has requested an increase, with potential jail time for Black if she fails to comply with obligations.

Read reporter Bradley Massman ’s story here .

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