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| Michael Madison charged with murder over Cleveland killings | Michael Madison charged with murder over Cleveland killings |
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| An Ohio man has been charged with murder in the deaths of three women found wrapped in rubbish bags in a suburb of Cleveland. | An Ohio man has been charged with murder in the deaths of three women found wrapped in rubbish bags in a suburb of Cleveland. |
| Michael Madison, a 35-year-old convicted sex offender, was arrested on Friday after a stand-off with police. | Michael Madison, a 35-year-old convicted sex offender, was arrested on Friday after a stand-off with police. |
| The three bodies were found in separate but nearby locations in East Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday. | The three bodies were found in separate but nearby locations in East Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday. |
| Officials have said Madison may have been influenced by the earlier case of local serial killer Anthony Sowell. | Officials have said Madison may have been influenced by the earlier case of local serial killer Anthony Sowell. |
| This is the third recent high-profile case in the Cleveland area that involves missing women. | |
| 'Badly decomposed' | |
| A search for additional victims was suspended on Sunday afternoon. | A search for additional victims was suspended on Sunday afternoon. |
| One of the women found on Saturday has been identified as Angela Deskins, believed to be 38 years old. | One of the women found on Saturday has been identified as Angela Deskins, believed to be 38 years old. |
| Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Thomas Gilson said the three bodies were badly decomposed. | Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Thomas Gilson said the three bodies were badly decomposed. |
| His office was still investigating the final causes of death and the identities of the other two women. | His office was still investigating the final causes of death and the identities of the other two women. |
| Following a court appearance on Monday, Madison was being held in lieu of a $6m (£3.9m) bond. | Following a court appearance on Monday, Madison was being held in lieu of a $6m (£3.9m) bond. |
| He could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted of the charges of aggravated murder. He is also charged with three counts of kidnapping. | He could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted of the charges of aggravated murder. He is also charged with three counts of kidnapping. |
| On Friday, Madison was arrested at his mother's home hours after the first body was found nearby in a garage at his apartment block. | |
| In 2002, Madison pleaded guilty to charges of attempted rape. | |
| East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton told a press briefing on Monday: "We believe if left on the streets just one hour longer, [he] may have put the lives of others in danger." | |
| The mayor also said the suspect indicated he had been influenced by a previous multiple murder case in neighbouring Cleveland. | |
| Anthony Sowell, 52, was sentenced to death in 2011 after being convicted of killing 11 women, the remains of whom were found around his home. | Anthony Sowell, 52, was sentenced to death in 2011 after being convicted of killing 11 women, the remains of whom were found around his home. |
| "He said some things that led us to believe that in some way, shape or form, Sowell might be an influence," Mr Norton told the Associated Press. | "He said some things that led us to believe that in some way, shape or form, Sowell might be an influence," Mr Norton told the Associated Press. |
| Officials said the three dead bodies were found about 300-600ft (100-200m) apart. Investigators believe the women were killed in the last six to 10 days. | Officials said the three dead bodies were found about 300-600ft (100-200m) apart. Investigators believe the women were killed in the last six to 10 days. |
| Police and community volunteers searched about 40 empty homes on Sunday for additional bodies. None were found. | Police and community volunteers searched about 40 empty homes on Sunday for additional bodies. None were found. |
| While the search has since been suspended, Police Chief Ralph Spotts said the investigation remained open. | While the search has since been suspended, Police Chief Ralph Spotts said the investigation remained open. |
| Madison is due to be taken to the Cuyahoga County jail, the same place where Ariel Castro - the man accused of keeping three women captive in his house for a decade - is being held. |