A Calhoun County jury convicted Kolbie McGinn in the 2019 murder and robbery of Michael Corbin, age 27, after a 3-day trial. The jury deliberated 1 hour and 15 minutes before returning verdicts of guilty for 1st Degree Felony Murder, Felony Firearm, Armed Robbery and Felony Firearm. Mr. Corbin was shot and killed with a handgun in his home during a robbery that occurred on November 23, 2019. 1st Degree Murder carries a penalty of life without parole while Armed Robbery may result in a sentence of up to life in prison. For both these offenses the Felony Firearm convictions will require he serve two years in prison before beginning those sentences.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 31, 2022, before Judge John Hallacy. As McGinn was 17 years old and therefore considered a minor at the time of the offense, under Michigan law at the time of sentencing the court is required to hold a hearing to determine whether life without parole is an appropriate sentence based on McGinn's age and other factors at the time of the offense.
McGinn's is one of two minors charged in this case. Trenton Cohoon, who was also 17 at the time of the offense, is pending trial.
