Lansing Murder Arraignment

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May 15, 2008 - 5:36PM

Two people were arraigned today for the murder of a homeless man.

43-year-old Tammy Verdon, who is also homeless, is charged with open murder and could spend life in prison.

Officials say she stabbed 55-year-old David Lloyd Melvin to death Monday night outside the Veterans of America in Lansing.

47-year-old John Belin was also arraigned. Police tell ABC 3 Belin was an accessory in the murder. He faces up to five years in prison.

Both will be back in court next week.

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