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3 accused of killing marijuana businessman Sam Simko extradited to Oakland County, arraigned on charges

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January 29, 2025

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By Aileen Wingblad | awingblad@medianewsgroup.com | The Oakland Press

UPDATED: January 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM EST

“The senseless tragic murder of a businessman by these cold and calculating perpetrators must be answered with swift justice,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

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