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Richmond homicide suspect, victim were siblings, say police

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By Tor Smith Verified
| KRON-TV (San Francisco, CA) Verified
(KRON) — On Wednesday, the Richmond Police Department announced an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred Tuesday night and confirmed the suspect and victim were siblings. Victor Blacknell, 61, of Richmond, has been booked on one count of murder and is being held on $1 million bail, according to RPD. The victim has been identified as Jermone Timmons, 68, also of Richmond.
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Private investigators seek new videos in Amy Hillyard case: ‘Leaving no stone unturned’

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By Tor Smith Verified
| KRON-TV (San Francisco, CA) Verified
(KRON) — Amy Hillyard has not been seen since she was reported missing in Oakland in late March. The 52-year-old wife, mother of two and co-owner of Farley’s coffee, seemingly vanished without a trace.
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Man faces felony arson charges for Berkeley animal shelter fire as dogs get new homes

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By Tor Smith Verified
| KRON-TV (San Francisco, CA) Verified
(KRON) — A man faces felony charges following arson and intentional flooding at the Berkeley animal shelter earlier this month, prosecutors announced Wednesday. No animals or staff members were injured in the incident. 48-year-old Peter Taraba, has been charged with arson, stemming from a fire that he allegedly started on June 6, according to Alameda District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
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