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Officials concerned about release of repeat violent criminals
Posted: 02.23.2011 at 4:09 PM Updated: 02.24.2011 at 7:35 PM
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Mario Stokes  / Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
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Authorities are questioning why a violent criminal with a long rap sheet was on the streets able to commit several robberies and a murder earlier this week.  Investigators say Mario Stokes robbed multiple businesses at gunpoint, carjacked a woman, and murdered a Forest Acres restaurant owner Tuesday night before committing suicide in front of police.

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