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College Grad Murdered, Dismembered; Ohio Man Arrested
27 Nov
Summary
- A recent college graduate was found dismembered with gunshot and stab wounds.
- A suspect was arrested in the victim's vehicle with body parts inside.
- The victim was remembered as a success story and hardworking individual.
Martel Huggins, 33, has been arrested and charged with murder and felonious assault in connection with the death of 27-year-old Malicai Calder. Authorities apprehended Huggins while he was reportedly driving Calder's vehicle, which investigators allege contained some of the victim's body parts. The motive behind the crime remains unknown.
Calder, a recent master's degree graduate from the University of Toledo, was reported missing on November 22. Court records indicate that the victim suffered gunshot and stab wounds to the head, and his body was dismembered, according to the Lucas County Coroner's Office. The manner of death has been officially ruled a homicide.
Those who knew Calder described him as a sweet, hardworking, and eager-to-help young man, a true success story for the community. Huggins is being held on a $1 million bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for December 1.
