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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Pelham Murder
Police announce arrest of suspect, say suspect's identity will be released when charges are filed. Victim identified as 33-year-old Jermaine Samuel.

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Police announce arrest of suspect, say suspect's identity will be released when charges are filed. Victim identified as 33-year-old Jermaine Samuel.

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