Midland County teen pleads guilty to charges in stabbing death of brother

LaNia Coleman

MIDLAND — A Midland County teen has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a knife attack that left the teen’s brother dead and three other family members wounded.

Steven J. Pribbernow Jr. today pleaded guilty to one count of murder and three counts of assault with intent to murder.

The 15-year-old, who was charged as an adult, was scheduled to go to trial Tuesday.

Investigators accused Pribbernow of mortally stabbing Justin S. Pribbernow, 17, and injuring siblings Kevin D. Pribbernow, 15, and Kody C. Pribbernow, 13, and their stepfather, Joshua M. Saylor, 32.

The attacks occurred Aug. 3 at the family’s home in Geneva Township.

Circuit Judge Jonathan E. Lauderbach is to sentence him at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8.