North Hills man arrested after human remains were found in the backyard of his home
Detectives followed tips that led them to Russell Robinson's North Hills property between Woodly Avenue and Woodley Place.
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Detectives followed tips that led them to Russell Robinson's North Hills property between Woodly Avenue and Woodley Place.
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