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Two charged in connection with body found in burning car in Anne Arundel County
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Two 18-year-olds were arrested Saturday after human remains were found in a burning Anne Arundel County car on May 24, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
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Police say Jonah Michael Poole, of Davidsonville, and Kylee Alyssa Dakes, of Harwood, were charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first and second-degree murder, and arson.
The Office of the State Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a homicide, but the male victim has not been identified.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on May 24, officers received reports of a vehicle fire in the 600 block of West Central Ave. in Davidsonville, where a car was found engulfed in flames in a parking lot.
After the fire was extinguished, human remains were found inside the passenger compartment, police say.
The incident remains under investigation, and detectives request that anyone with information call (410) 222-4731. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online at
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