Los Angeles man charged with killing his girlfriend and abducting child
Los Angeles County prosecutors said the 40-year-old man fled to Mexico after killing his girlfriend and abducting their 5-year-old child.
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Los Angeles County prosecutors said the 40-year-old man fled to Mexico after killing his girlfriend and abducting their 5-year-old child.
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