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San Benito police arrest suspect in musician's death
Posted: 04.21.2009 at 9:26 AM
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San Benito police have arrested a suspect in the death of a conjunto music pioneer.

A home healthcare provider discovered Ramon Piñon's body inside his Commerce Street home on Sunday morning.

Investigators believe the suspect or suspects entered the home through a front window and left Piñon severely beaten.

Authorities are waiting on autopsy results but police said several items were taken from the home.

Investigators were able to identify and arrest a suspect.

San Benito police told Action 4 News that the suspect will be arraigned at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Newscameras will be there to bring back images and video of the arraignment.

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