Suspect arrested six months after Belvedere Park murder
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- 19-year-old Marquis Poole arrested August 7, 2024, six months after February 2024 Belvedere Park murder.
- Poole charged with murder and firearm/knife possession during crime in death of 18-year-old Earkus Porter.
Columbus investigators have arrested a suspect six months after a murder at Belvedere Park.
The murder occurred at the park, located at 700 Parkwood Drive, in the early morning hours of February 25, 2024.
18-year-old Earkus Porter was pronounced dead by officials with the Muscogee County Coroner’s at 2:21 A.M.
2023 Mugshot of Marquis Poole
Today, on August 7, 2024, 19-year-old Marquis Poole was arrested. Jail records confirm Poole was arrested in connection to the incident, and is charged with murder and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime. Poole was booked into the jail at 2:47 P.M. today.
Note: The mugshot we used in the story was a mugshot taken in 2023 for a separate charge/arrest. Once we get an updated mugshot, we will share it.
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