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Floyd Galloway, the main suspect in the murder of Danielle Stislicki, will stand trial on February 2, 2026, following numerous delays and legal issues. The case, drawing community attention, revolves around Stislicki’s mysterious 2016 disappearance. Legal complications, including challenges regarding evidence and polygraph results, have prolonged the trial process. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for June 25 to address outstanding legal matters. The new trial date is a crucial step in seeking justice for Stislicki and her family.
Southfield, MI – A new trial date has been set for Floyd Galloway, the primary suspect in the murder case of Danielle Stislicki, who disappeared in December 2016. A judge announced that Galloway will stand trial starting on February 2, 2026, marking another milestone in a case that has been plagued by delays and legal complexities over the past six years.
The decision follows a series of complications regarding the evidence presented in the case, leading to multiple postponements. A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for June 25 at 11 a.m. to address pending legal matters.
Stislicki, who was 28 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen leaving her job at the MetLife office in Southfield. There are critical details surrounding her last known activities; she had plans to meet her best friend for dinner that evening but never arrived or contacted her. The following day, her Jeep was located parked outside her home with her purse and other personal belongings still inside.
Galloway, who served as a security guard at the MetLife office, was last seen with Stislicki on the night she went missing. Despite extensive searches, her body has never been located. The case took a significant turn when it came to light that Galloway was previously convicted for a sexual assault. In September 2016, just three months before Stislicki’s disappearance, Galloway was found guilty of attempting to drag a jogger into a river in Hines Park, Livonia. He was sentenced to a prison term of 16 to 35 years for that crime and will not be eligible for parole until at least 2033.
Initially, Galloway claimed he worked until 11 p.m. the night Stislicki vanished; however, it was later revealed that he had called in sick. Eyewitness accounts also placed him in the parking lot of the MetLife office and in Stislicki’s Jeep around the time of her disappearance, adding further scrutiny to his alibi.
Over the years, various legal challenges have arisen that have hampered the progress of the trial. Judge Phyllis McMillen has denied motions from Galloway’s defense team, which sought to dismiss the case on grounds of violations concerning attorney-client privilege and due process. Following the complications, the Attorney General’s office has been tasked with appointing a new, “untainted” prosecutor to continue with the case.
Additional hurdles include issues related to Galloway’s polygraph examination. The polygraph examiner, Jim Hoppe, reportedly disclosed privileged information post-examination, causing legal disputes and complicating the prosecution’s efforts. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office initially declined to proceed with charges against Galloway until the Attorney General’s office took over the case in April 2019, at which point Galloway was formally charged with murder.
This high-profile case continues to draw attention from the community, as many seek closure regarding Stislicki’s unexplained disappearance. The scheduled trial date in February 2026 aims to bring justice to her case after years of uncertainty, and the upcoming pre-trial hearing will likely play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward.
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- The Oakland Press: Danielle Stislicki’s Accused Killer Court Appearance
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- Detroit News: Oakland Judge Orders New Prosecutor in Murder Case
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