Published 2 years ago

Mayor Muhammad speaks on McGinnis cold case

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Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad gave an update regarding the Eric McGinnis case on Tuesday. Muhammad said justice was easily covered up. He went on to call out prosecutors on the case. Muhammad claimed they didn't pursue and investigate this case and turned the other cheek and should be held accountable.

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Benton Harbor Mayor Addresses McGinnis Cold Case

Exactly 31 years after the murder of a 16-year-old Black teen in St. Joseph, Michigan, the Benton Harbor Mayor is asking the attorney general to hold someone accountable for Eric McGinnis’ death.The main suspect identified in McGinnis’ death committed suicide in 2003, and his name was Curtis Pitts.He, and another suspect, are both dead so the Attorney General’s office recommended closing McGinnis’ case with no charges filed.But Benton Harbor May…

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Benton Harbor Mayor addresses Eric McGinnis case closure

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