Parolee held in dismemberment
A parolee living in a state- supervised home in East Hollywood was charged with murder Tuesday in connection with the stabbing and dismemberment of a man whose remains were found last week in two trash bins.
Frank Ruiz, 21, is accused of killing Patrick Moore, 47, and has been ordered held on $1.1-million bond, according to court records. Ruiz, who was arrested Sunday, has pleaded not guilty.
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