Boyfriend Charged In Stabbing Death Of Novi Woman: Police

NOVI, MI – The boyfriend of a woman found dead in her Indiana Avenue home has been charged in her death. Police allege that Jay Allen Burnett, 34, of Novi, stabbed his girlfriend, Jamie McManaman, 38, to death on Monday.

Burnett has been arraigned on a charge of premeditated first-degree homicide. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Novi police went to McManaman's home in the 26000-block of Indiana Avenue in the Novi Meadows neighborhood on Monday morning. They found her body on the floor in the kitchen. She had multiple cuts and stab wounds, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Subscribe to Patch for more regional news and real-time alerts.

Burnett turned himself into the Michigan State Police at 11:30 p.m. on Monday night, police said. Police were actively looking for him. He is being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

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Police ask that if anyone has information regarding the attack to contact the Novi Police Department at (248) 348-7100.

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