Ohio man indicted in fatal stabbing of teen, sexual assault of another
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An Ohio man has been indicted for stabbing a teen to death and sexually assaulting another, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Devin Thompson, 29, was indicted by a grand jury on Oct. 21 for stabbing and killing 16-year-old Mitanna Penn and sexually assaulting another 16-year-old girl in Cleveland.
‘Disturbing and extremely tragic’
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Investigators found that Thompson had an active rape warrant out for his arrest and had been previously indicted on counts of rape, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and other additional charges.
What they're saying:
"This case is beyond disturbing and extremely tragic. The defendant’s actions demonstrate a complete disregard for human life. We will pursue justice for Mitanna Penn and every victim harmed by Devin Thompson," said Michael C. O’Malley, county prosecutor.
Thompson is being charged with over a dozen counts, including two counts of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, rape and several others.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office news release. This story was reported from San Jose.