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Patrick Moore, 47

Patrick Moore, 47, a black man, was listed as a homicide victim by the Los Angeles County coroner after his remains were found in two Dumpsters around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in the East Hollywood area -- one Dumpster at Western and Franklin avenues, the other in the 1800 block of Western Avenue.

Frank Ruiz, 21, a Latino young man, was arrested at his home in the 1700 block of North Western Avenue the same day on a parole violation, and later charged with murder. LAPD Hollywood detectives continue to investigate.

Moore was single, had no children, and lived in a residence hotel. He had had run-ins with the law on multiple occasions.

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