Detroit Mother and Son, 23, Charged with Murdering His 17-Year-Old Girlfriend

Prosecutors in Michigan have charged a mother and son in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl who had been missing since April.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Jalen Pendergras, 23, faces charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his girlfriend, London Thomas. His mother, Charla Pendergras, 49, is charged with the same offenses for her alleged role in the killing.

Court records show that a bench warrant for their arrests was issued on Wednesday, Oct. 15 — the same day prosecutors filed a formal complaint against them…

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