Deaf Vagrant A Slay Suspect

From: New York Post, NY - Jun 6, 2006

By IKIMULISA LIVINGSTON

June 6, 2006 -- A deaf homeless man is being held on murder and robbery charges in connection with the bludgeoning of a man in Queens over the weekend, police said yesterday.

William Washington, 47, who had been living in a makeshift shelter in Long Island City, is accused of repeatedly bashing the unidentified victim over the head with a brick at 43rd Road and 12th Street, not far from his lean-to.

If convicted, Washington could be jailed for 25 years to life.

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