Newark Murder Suspect Due in Court Today

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Police are continuing to search for additional suspects in the execution-style killings of three friends in Newark. A fourth survived. Authorities have arrested Jose Carranza and two juveniles. They're looking for Rodolfo Godinez.

The 24-year-old faces murder, attempted murder and robbery charges, Authorities say they also are looking for additional unnamed suspects. Police won't comment on a report in The Star-Ledger that two of the remaining suspects are juveniles.

Carranza is an illegal immigrant who was granted bail earlier this year when he was charged with assault and child rape. A status conference on the assault case is scheduled for today.

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