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Maine Murder Suspect Apprehended at Florida Motel

Authorities have Clark in custody in Florida awaiting extradition to Maine under an investigation shrouded in limited details

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Overview

  • James Clark, 49, was detained Friday evening at the Red Carpet Inn in South Daytona after Maine State Police obtained a murder warrant.
  • He is charged with killing 53-year-old Levern Kelley, whose body was discovered during a welfare check in Waldoboro on August 9.
  • Maine State Police coordinated with Volusia County deputies to track and arrest Clark without incident.
  • Prosecutors have not yet revealed the evidence underpinning the murder charge or the specific autopsy findings.
  • Officials previously assured residents there was no ongoing threat and Kelley’s family has set up a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.