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Men accused of killing 2 brothers and a friend in Des Moines

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February 4th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Two men have been arrested on suspicion of killing two brothers and a teenage friend at a southeast Des Moines duplex. Police said Tuesday that Emmanuel Totaye Jr. and Daishawn Gills are charged with murder and one of robbery. The three bodies were found at the duplex around 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Those killed were identified as 19-year-old Devonte and 16-year-old Malachi Swanks and a friend, 15-year-old Thayne Wright. All lived in Des Moines.