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Suspect named in Eastchester motel double-murder

Police have released the name of the suspect wanted for killing two people at a Bronx motel in Eastchester.Authorities say 42-year-old Joseph Kernizan is wanted for the double murder. He's 5 feet 5 inches

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Suspect named in Eastchester motel double-murder

Police have released the name of the suspect wanted for killing two people at a Bronx motel in Eastchester.Authorities say 42-year-old Joseph Kernizan is wanted for the double murder. He's 5 feet 5 inches

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