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"Los Angeles Serial Killer Charged with 4 Counts of Murder in Homeless Killings"
crime2 years ago

"Los Angeles Serial Killer Charged with 4 Counts of Murder in Homeless Killings"

Jerrid Joseph Powell, the suspect in a series of shootings that targeted homeless individuals in Los Angeles, has been charged with four counts of murder, one count of robbery, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors have filed special circumstances allegations, and if convicted, Powell could face life in prison without parole. The motive for the killings remains unknown, and investigators are examining Powell's background for clues. Powell was arrested during a traffic stop and was not linked to the homeless killings until later. He has an extensive criminal history, including previous convictions for driving with a suspended license, trespassing, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Rampant Homeless Killings in LA: Suspect in Custody
crime2 years ago

Rampant Homeless Killings in LA: Suspect in Custody

A suspect, Jerrid Joseph Powell, has been identified and taken into custody in connection with the killings of three homeless men in Los Angeles. Powell was already in custody for the murder of a county employee earlier in the week. Police matched Powell's car and a handgun found in it to the security video and weapon used in the homeless killings. The motive for the killings is still unknown. The city of Los Angeles is urging homeless individuals not to sleep alone and is opening emergency shelters. Powell, a convicted felon, may have additional victims, and police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.