DETROIT (AP) -- The son of Powerhouse Gyms co-founder Norman Dabish has been convicted of first-degree murder and torture charges in the killing of a female friend.
A jury in Detroit returned the verdict Monday in the case against 24-year-old Peter N. Dabish. He was charged in the March 11 slaying of 23-year-old Diana DeMayo of Novi. He faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when sentenced Nov. 18.
A message was left for defense attorney Domnick Sorise.
A medical examiner said DeMayo was killed from blunt force trauma after receiving 10 blows to the head. The defense has said DeMayo's head injuries may have been caused by trips and falls while intoxicated.
Dabish's late father co-founded Powerhouse, now called Powerhouse Gyms International, in 1975.
Published: Wed, Nov 3, 2010
