Article published June 27, 2008
Pair indicted in death of Marine in Cleveland
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLEVELAND - Two men arrested in the death of a Marine who was robbed of $8 while on leave from Iraq were indicted yesterday for aggravated murder and could face the death penalty.
Ean Farrow, 19, and Thomas Ray III, 20, of Cleveland, were indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on charges of aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping, felonious assault, and aggravated robbery in the Jan. 5 shooting of Lance Cpl. Robert Crutchfield, 21.
He was crippled by a gunshot while waiting for a bus in Cleveland and died of a related infection on May 18.
Corporal Crutchfield, who was warned by commanders that he could be a robbery target as a Marine on leave with a pocketful of money, was carrying only $8, his military identification, and a bank card.
"It's sickening and appalling that this Marine, who put his life on the line fighting for our country, comes home only to face a deadlier enemy on our streets - a couple of thugs who have no regard for human life," prosecutor Bill Mason said.
He received more than 60 e-mails and letters, almost all asking him to seek the death penalty.
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