Michigan Man Sentenced 40-60 Years for Killing Sister

Gyasi Stribling, a Southfield, Michigan man, was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison for the 2021 first-degree murder of his 8-year-old sister, Bailei Singleton, whom he fatally shot in the head after she "talked back" to him in their apartment. Following the shooting, Stribling attempted to mislead police by claiming a break-in had occurred and tried to conceal the weapon, but witnesses disputed his story, and the gun was recovered by authorities. Prosecutor Karen McDonald condemned the killing as a tragic and senseless act, highlighting the case as a stark reminder of gun violence as a public health crisis. At the time of the crime, Stribling was 20 years old and had a prior criminal record, including a car theft conviction and probation violations. The sentencing also included an additional two years for a felony firearm charge. Southfield police and officials expressed emotional distress over the case, underscoring the devastating impact of such violence within families and communities.