THE CASE FILEResearched Nov 2, 2026
NV v. Devyn Michaels
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This is a Las Vegas murder case involving Devyn Michaels and the death of Johnathan Willette, the father of her two daughters. Court TV reported that prosecutors alleged Michaels killed and decapitated Willette in August 2023 as he was preparing to move into her home. [1][2]
- who
- Devyn Michaels is the defendant in the case; Johnathan Willette is the victim named in reporting. [1][2]
- charges
- Reporting describes the case as an open-murder/murder prosecution tied to Willette’s death. [1][2]
- location/background
- The case is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and centers on prosecutors’ claim that the killing happened as Willette was preparing to move into Michaels’s home. [1]
Later developments Reveal spoilers +
On January 8, 2026, Court TV reported that Michaels was convicted of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison. [1]
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