Intruder Told Eminem He Was “There to Kill Him,” Says Police Officer

A chilling new detail has emerged in the April home invasion at Eminem’s Michigan residence, as a responding police officer testified that the intruder told the rapper directly he was there to kill him.

The revelation came during a preliminary court hearing on Wednesday in Macomb County District Court for Matthew David Hughes, the man accused of breaking into the home of Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, on April 5. Hughes has been held in jail since his arrest that night.

Clinton Township officer Adam Hackstock, who responded to the 911 call, testified that Eminem told him he woke up to find a man standing behind him in his home. At first, he believed it was a family member.

“He thought it was his nephew,” Hackstock told the court. “When Mr. Mathers asked him why he was there, he was told by Mr. Hughes that he was there to kill him.”

Eminem was not present in court, but his legal representative attended the hearing via video.

No Weapon, But Serious Intent

Hackstock also testified that Hughes was unarmed during the break-in, and that a brick was found inside the broken window used to enter the home. Security footage reportedly showed Hughes lingering on the property for an extended time before making his move through the window.

When police arrived, Hughes was wrestling with a security guard at the scene. Hackstock said Hughes introduced himself as “a friend living in the area.” Eminem reportedly walked Hughes through multiple rooms in the house before finally escorting him outside.

Charges and Mental Health Concerns

Hughes is facing charges of first-degree home invasion and malicious destruction of property. The judge, Jacob Femminineo Jr., determined there was enough evidence to proceed to trial, scheduling a Sept. 28 arraignment in Macomb County Circuit Court.

Although prosecutors said they believe Hughes is homeless, his court-appointed attorney, Richard Glanda, raised concerns about his client’s mental health, suggesting that “mental issues” may be a factor in the case.

The judge denied a request to reduce Hughes’ $50,000 bond, stating that Eminem’s fame was irrelevant to the legal decision.

A Terrifying Close Call

While Eminem has remained silent about the incident publicly, the details shared in court paint a disturbing picture of how close the rapper came to real danger. The testimony and security footage suggest this wasn’t a random or accidental break-in — but a premeditated intrusion with violent intent.