Mr. Alexander has sought the support of the Essex County Democratic Committee, but no decision has been made.

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On Tuesday, Antony Kinyua -- Alexander Kinyua's father -- called a Harford County detective assigned to the missing person's case and told him about his other son's gruesome discovery.

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It wasn't until Tuesday that Antony Kinyua -- Alexander Kinyua's father -- called a Harford County detective assigned to a missing person's case and told him about a gruesome discovery made by another of his sons, the charging document states.

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Alexander Kinyua was being held without bail Friday at the Harford County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault in the alleged cannibalism case.

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Alexander Kinyua, 21, was being held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault.

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While the Essex County Democratic Party hasn't made an endorsement, Passaic County Chairman John Currie said he has been impressed by Mr. Alexander and thinks Ms. Gill could be more "active" in her service to Clifton.

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