Suspect in Mercedez killing appears in court

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June 12, 2026

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Sascha Wilson

Richard Renalis has been denied bail after appearing in court charged with the murder of 12-year-old Erin schoolgirl Mercedez Layne.

The 26-year-old Palo Seco man appeared before Master Kaleisha Ambrose-Persadsingh in a virtual hearing at South Court A.

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