Kincheloe woman gets 35-60 years for 2021 murder

Hope Snyder, 43, of Kincheloe, was sentenced before Judge Susan Sniegowski in the 51st Circuit Court in Mason County to 35-60 years incarceration for murder of Jeffery Grant and the killing of his two dogs by arson, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Synder pleaded no contest to second-degree Murder, first-degree arson, and two counts of animals – killing/torturing second degree earlier this month.

“A lengthy prison sentence will never erase the pain or loss Mr. Grant’s family is experiencing, but it is a just measure of accountability for the heinous, violent actions that took his life,” said Nessel.  “I am grateful for the hard work and cooperation of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Michigan State Police and prosecutors from my department who ensured justice was served today.” 

On Nov. 22, 2021, Snyder killed Grant and his two dogs by setting his Fountain home on fire while he slept. Text and Facebook messages revealed that an argument occurred between Grant and Snyder that night. Snyder also messaged friends about her plan to steal Grant’s truck and money and burn down his house. After setting the fire, she fled across the state in Grant’s truck and was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport. 

A thorough investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and arson investigators from the Michigan State Police led to Snyder being charged by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with one count of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree arson and two counts of Animals – Killing/Torturing Second Degree.