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Man accused in Plainfield Twp. mother's death charged with homicide

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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Yenly Garcia, the man accused in the death of a Plainfield Township mother, has been formally arraigned.

The victim, 33-year-old Mollie Schmidt, was found dead in Garcia’s apartment on Aug. 30 after going missing days prior, according to the Wyoming Department of Public Safety.

A warrant was issued for Garcia’s arrest on Sept. 2.

Garcia was later apprehended in Mexico and extradited to Kent County. He has since been charged with homicide.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12. This will be followed by a preliminary examination on Oct. 19.

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