Two Arrested for the Murder of Michael Briles

Captain Brian Thiers of the Bradenton Police Department announced earlier this evening that Devante C. Kinsley and Tyler A. Sager are in custody and have been charged with the first degree murder of Michael Briles. Both are being extradited back to Manatee County in Florida to stand trial. 

On Oct. 17, 2019 police in Bradenton, Florida, found 30-year-old Michael Briles dead inside his apartment. After several months of investigation, Bradenton Police, Special Agents from the FBI, the Michigan State Police Emergency Services Team, and the Saginaw Police Department assisted with the investigation and arrest. Tinsley is 27 years old and Sager 21. Evidence from the crime was also located during the arrest of Tinsley and Sager and the motive appears to be robbery. The BIN will keep on top of this story and more!