GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 49-year-old handyman from Warren has been charged in the stabbing of a 69-year-old interior designer from Grosse Pointe Farms.
Daniel Clancy, 69, passed away April 27 from injuries received during a March 6 altercation. The Detroit News reports that Clancy was found bleeding on the sidewalk outside of his home following an attack by David Scott Corzilius. Police said Corzilius stabbed Clancy repeatedly and then took some household items, including valuable paintings, which he then tried to sell at a pawn shop.
During a March 11 hearing, Grosse Pointe Farms Lt. Richard Rosati testified that Corzilius told police his original motive was to steal from Clancy but was upset over an alleged incident that occurred earlier the same day where Clancy tried touching his butt. According to Corzilius' reported police statement, he and Clancy fought and Clancy defended himself with a knife; however, Corzilius was able to take the knife from Clancy.
Corzilius' defense attorney, Timothy Doty, told the Detroit News that Corzilius is bipolar and suffers from substance abuse. Corzilius was undergoing hospitalization for a drug overdose when he was arrested.
Corzilius is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and home invasion. He remains in custody on a $1 million bond.
Clancy's memorial mass will be held held at 1 p.m. on May 5 at Sts. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church located at 438 St. Antoine, Detroit. Clancy's long-time partner in business and in life for 35 years was the late Jack Perlmutter who passed away in January of last year. Clancy was known for his genuine kindness, infectious laughter and as a well-known raconteur.
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