After Michigan attack, fundraising for shooter's family a 'forgiveness moment'

By Scott Detrow,

Matt Ozug, Sarah Handel

Published October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM EDT

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with David Butler, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who started a fundraiser for the family of the man who killed church members in Michigan.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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Sarah Handel

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