Mercedes Vega: Witness in armed robbery case found dead in burning car, bleach in her throat

Cudjoe Young faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and kidnapping, in connection with the brutal death of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, who was set to testify against him in a previous robbery case. Vega was found dead in a burning vehicle, having suffered multiple injuries, and prosecutors allege Young orchestrated her murder to prevent her from testifying.

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