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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Man charged with abducting Michigan teen who was strangled dies while awaiting trial

MLive/Grand Rapids Press

A man awaiting trial in the kidnapping of a 16-year-old western Michigan girl who was later killed has died from medical complications.

Gerald Bennett, 63, of Detroit, was admitted Nov. 7 to a hospital for cancer treatment, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said Tuesday. Bennett was placed on life support after his health declined. He died Monday.

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