Long Beach man sentenced to over 26 years for armed robbery spree and killing innocent bystander with stolen car
According to his plea agreement, Maea and his three accomplices committed three armed robberies during one week in September 2023.
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According to his plea agreement, Maea and his three accomplices committed three armed robberies during one week in September 2023.
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