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Lawyer appointed for man accused in cold case murder

The man accused of killing a teen in 1987 has been appointed a new lawyer. Edwin Alcaide, 53, is accused of killing 19-year-old Lissette Torres on New Year's Day 1987 in Sunset Park. Police say DNA

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