An inquest was opened today on a former senior Telford & Wrekin Council official found murdered at his home. Michael Davis-Bingham was head of economic development until June.
His body was found at his address in Wolverhampton last week. The 43-year-old property developer died of a single stab wound.
His body was discovered last Thursday at his home in Bowen Street, Parkfields.
Jamaican-born Mr Davis-Bingham was also known as Barry Adolbert Davis. He had also worked in Chicago, Michigan, and Florida.
City coroner Mr Richard Allen adjourned today’s hearing to a date to be fixed.
Detectives from West Midlands Police hunting Mr Bingham’s killer returned to the area last night.
They trawled the streets until 3am today to speak to residents and motorists to see if they could recall anything one week on from his death.
Catherine Preece, spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “No arrests have been made in connection with the death of Michael Davis-Bingham.
“A number of officers were out in the area last night where they spoke to a number of people. They were trying to jog their memories to see if they saw or heard anything last week. Our inquiries are on-going.”
Mr Davis-Bingham was born in the Caribbean before moving to Toronto, Canada, as a child, later living in the USA.
He came to the UK in 2002 and lived and worked in Telford.
Mr Davis-Bingham moved to Parkfields in June.
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Michael was a breathe of fresh air, it’s so sad that anyone could hurt him like this. Rest in peace Michael xx
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I am shocked!
Barry and I were friends in high school, and he was a wonderful guy. I am so very sad to hear that he has died so young and in such a tragic manner.
Rest in peace, Barry (that’s the name I used with him back in that day)
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The man we know as Barry Davis aka Micheal Bingham died a legend. He was a master of his craft as we schooled as 6. all legends in the making. Getto gone uptown. Boy was good. god rest his soul.
His story must be told.
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Michael was like an unstopable force of nature, like an avalanche that swept through my life. i doubt anyone will make such an impact in such a short time too short.even though it hurts so bad i will keep breathing cos that way he remins alive in my heart.
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Tariq! Barry! Michael! By any name, you truly do not know how loved you were and still are by many! I will never, ever forget you! I miss you already and I just now read the news. You were truly a special person who had touched my heart like no other. Rest in Peace, my friend.
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Mike-Davis,for some one like you to be my friend was and still is one of the greatest gifts of my life.Hearing about your death has been such a big blow to me.I wonder when i will get over it,if i ever will.How could any one destroy such talent and motivation.I have wept daily.but you will forever remain in my heart,cos the wisdom you gave me will forever remain in my heart.you touched my young life in a way nobody else has.i will be that great person you made me believe i can be.i know you are in the best mansion in heaven.May the almighty God take you into His loving arms.I believe you are smiling down at me from heaven.
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