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Suspect charged in killing of man whose body was found in Malibu Lagoon barrel

LOS ANGELES — A 32-year-old man is in custody after being charged in the murder of a musician whose body was found inside a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach this summer. Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives arrested Joshua Lee Simmons earlier this month. He is charged in the killing of Javonnta Murphy, who authorities say was fatally shot before his body was dumped into the lagoon inside ...
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigates the scene at the Malibu Lagoon, where a body was found inside a 55- gallon drum on July 31, 2023.

LOS ANGELES — A 32-year-old man is in custody after being charged in the murder of a musician whose body was found inside a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach this summer.

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives arrested Joshua Lee Simmons earlier this month. He is charged in the killing of Javonnta Murphy, who authorities say

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