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Eric Ortiz, 54, faces murder charges in fatal stabbing of Christopher Cabrera, 27, of the Bronx

A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing in the Bronx. Police say 54-year-old Eric Ortiz fatally stabbed 27-year-old Christopher Cabrera on Elm and Fordham avenues Tuesday.  Police

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Mar 3, 2016, 1:22 PM

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