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Duo Nabbed For 2020 Murder Of Hudson Valley Man

Two Hudson Valley men have been charged with second-degree murder for their part in the death of an area man.

Two men have been charged in the 2020 murder of a City of Poughkeepsie man.

Two men have been charged in the 2020 murder of a City of Poughkeepsie man.

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On Monday, March 2, 2020, the body of 64-year-old Paul Thompson was found in his apartment at 399 Main Street; his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark.

On Sunday, Feb. 12, two City of Poughkeepsie men were charged for their part in Thompson's death including Consuelo Leonard, age 45, and Rodarius Smith, age 35, Clark said. 

Both were arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.

Thompson was found after police responded to his home for a welfare check. Police have not revealed how he died. 

The investigation into the homicide of Thompson is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call 845-451-7577.

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