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Arraignment for triple homicide suspect Nov. 2

Posted at 4:45 PM, Oct 04, 2015
and last updated 2015-10-04 17:45:01-04

The arraignment for the man accused of killing three people has been set for November 2.

Joseph Nelson, 22, was charged with three counts of first degree murder in connection to the deaths of an infant and two teens.

Bianca R. Fletcher, Shannon Rollins and the infant were killed Sept. 8 near Swope Park in Kansas City, Mo.

RELATED: Man charged with killing two teens, infant in triple homicide case near Swope Park

Along with the three murder charges, Nelson was charged with three counts of armed criminal action and one count of burglary.

Multiple witnesses stepped up in the case to help make the arrest and charges possible.

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