$2 million bond set for man facing robbery, murder charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A $2 million bond has been set for a man accused of a robbery that turned into a murder in South Memphis last year.

Kenneth Malone, 23, is facing a first-degree murder and aggravated robbery charge. His bond was set to $2 million after a request from the defense.

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The case will now proceed to state court after a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.

The state determined that there was probable cause in the case.

Malone is accused of killing a victim identified as Gary Keefer Jr. during a drug deal on Burdock Street in South Memphis last Nov. 27…

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