Chilling Texts Unveiled: 'If Things Get Sketchy, GTFO' at Heart of Fake DTE Worker Murder Trial

A Detroit courtroom was gripped by a chilling exchange of text messages presented as critical evidence in the murder trial of Jamareye Key, accused of slaying Daniel Amboyer. The texts, sent between Key, who allegedly posed as a DTE worker, and his wife, Nicole Key, on the very day Amboyer was brutally killed, painted a disturbing picture for the jury.

Prosecutor Mike Reynolds laid bare the digital conversation, highlighting Nicole Key's instructions to her husband: "Wear gloves, if things get sketchy gtfo, don't leave any witnesses." These stark commands, exchanged just hours before Amboyer's death, are being used by the prosecution to argue a meticulously planned robbery and murder, directly contradicting the defense's narrative.

Jamareye Key stands accused of luring Daniel Amboyer, 67, to his home under the pretense of DTE service.

Once there, prosecutors contend, Key murdered Amboyer and stole his prized 1970 Ford Bronco. Amboyer, a beloved Grosse Pointe Woods resident, was later found dead from a single gunshot wound, his classic vehicle missing. The investigation quickly led authorities to Key.

The defense, however, vehemently disputes the premeditation claim.

Attorney Todd Perkins asserted that the text messages, while concerning, were not about a planned robbery or murder. Instead, Perkins suggested the exchange pertained to a consensual drug deal for a large quantity of marijuana that tragically spiraled out of control. According to the defense, Amboyer was not an unsuspecting victim but rather an active participant in a drug transaction.

Further texts from Nicole Key to her husband were presented, including an instruction to "act like you're an employee, like you're actually doing something." This detail bolstered the prosecution's argument that the DTE ruse was an integral part of a deceptive and dangerous plot.

Another message from Nicole read, "You’re good if there’s no witness."

The trial has seen explosive testimony, including that of Nicole Key herself. During cross-examination, she attempted to explain away the more incriminating messages, but her explanations often seemed to raise more questions than answers.

The emotional tension in the courtroom was palpable as both sides presented their dramatically opposing versions of the events leading up to Amboyer's death.

This case hinges significantly on the interpretation of these digital communications. The prosecution believes the texts are a smoking gun, proving Jamareye Key's intent and his wife's complicity in the scheme.

The defense, meanwhile, is working to reframe them, portraying a chaotic situation born from a drug deal rather than a cold, calculated murder.

The trial continues, with more witnesses expected to take the stand. The jury faces the challenging task of sifting through the evidence, including these crucial text messages, to determine the true nature of the events that led to Daniel Amboyer's untimely demise.