Joseph Orlando and Brenna Machus - Store Clerks murdered in Michigan

Joseph Orlando

Joseph Orlando, age 20, died on July 15, 2013, at a Family Dollar Store in Dearborn, Michigan.

He was working at the store and was shot in the head during a robbery attempt. He died at the scene of the crime. His body was found the following day by coworkers reporting for work.

Brenna Machus, age 20, died sometime between July 15 and

Brenna Machus

July 18, 2013. She was also a clerk at the store and was abducted by the man or men who killed Joseph Orlando.

Her body was found on July 18, 2013, near the banks of the Rouge River in Dearborn, about 2 miles from the store.

The cause of her death has not been released as of this posting.

If you have any information about these crimes, call 313-943-2241. Callers may also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP or the police tip line at 313-943-3012. Rewards are offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.

Joseph Orlando is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Friends describe him as a great guy with a sense of humor. He will be forever missed.

Brenna Machus is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her father, Kenneth Machus Jr., and her brother, Ryan Machus.

Family members describe Brenna as smart, friendly and sociable. She wanted to get

Angels of God, pray for Joseph and for
Brenna

into Law Enforcement. She wanted to make something of herself.

Friends describe her as very friendly and a loving girl.

Pray for all who die young and violently. Yesterday, they were just kids. Amen.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. Amen. 

Pray that Joseph is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray that Brenna is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.