‘I don’t wanna die in jail:’ He called 911 to admit killing but feared for his safety locked up
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ALLEGAN OCUNTY, MI – In a recorded 911 call, Brandon Ortiz-Vite said he wanted to turn himself for homicide but feared he would be killed himself if he was locked up with others. Ortiz-Vite, 25, is charged with felony murder in the March 22 fatal shooting of Ruby Garcia, 25, whose body was left on the shoulder of U.S. 131 near Leonard Street NW. The car was found the next day north of South Haven. Ortiz-Vite got into Ganges United Methodist Church in Allegan County through a front door that...
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