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December 20, 2011

Severed head of Klansman gangster found

POLICE report that the severed head of a man fitting the description of Nervado Hodges was found early this morning on the compound of the LOJ Shopping Centre on Burke Road in Spanish Town by cops from the St Catherine North Division.

Further investigations led the Police to Okra Lane near to 2 Port Henderson Road where a headless body was discovered with gunshot wounds. Investigators strongly believe that the body found on Okra Lane is that of Hodges.

Both scenes are currently being processed.

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