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Man pleads not guilty in triple-murder at Hollywood apartment
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Spurlock was taken into custody on August 13 and formally charged on August 17. The accused, Patrick Kevin Spurlock, entered a plea of not guilty to murder charges.
A man has been charged in connection with the deaths of three individuals. The accused, Patrick Kevin Spurlock, entered a plea of not guilty to murder charges. He is alleged to have shot the victims multiple times after ordering them to the floor. Authorities report that an altercation occurred prior to the shooting.
The victims have been identified as Jeremiah Badeker, Jack Cartegena, and Michael Bogacz. Spurlock was taken into custody on August 13 and formally charged on August 17.
Further details about the case are available, including the specific charges and allegations against Spurlock.
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Category: Local Published: August 25, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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