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Man charged in murder of Hempstead girl to appear in court

The man accused of fatally shooting a 12-year-old girl in Hempstead will face a judge today. Jakwan Keller is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dejah Joyner. As News 12 has reported,

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Mar 7, 2016, 12:23 PM

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