FOUR CHARGED IN DATE-RAPE DRUG DEATH (Allegedly Spiked Soda of 15-Year-Old Girl)

Joshua Cole, 18, of Southgate, Daniel Brayman, 18, and Nicholas Holtschlag, 17, both of Brownstown, and Erick Limmer, 25, of Grosse Ile, are facing life in prison in connection with the death of 15 year old Samantha Reid.  They are also accused of spiking the drinks of two 14 year old girls.  All four men pleaded not guilty and were held on $80,000 bail each.  The girls were drugged with GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) and a similar drug called GBL (gamma butyrolactone).  Both cause unconsciousness and memory loss.  GHB has been banned in Michigan and 20 other states but stores still sell GBL as a dietary supplement.

(Grosse Ile, Michigan)