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Portland man accused of killing girlfriend is back in Maine, in court
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Lester in Cancun, Mexico, last week. He is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme at Acadia National Park.
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend was drinking, driving fast before her death, affidavit says
A federal affidavit cites numerous witnesses describing Raymond Lester’s erratic behavior on the night before Nicole Mokeme was found dead at Acadia National Park.
Portland man charged with murder in girlfriend’s death in Acadia captured in Mexico
Raymond Lester, who is accused of killing Nicole Mokeme of South Portland, was apprehended in Cancun by members of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Driver sentenced to more than 3 years in Acadia crash that killed 3 people
Praneeth Manubolu, 31, had pleaded guilty in February to charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence and unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.
Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
Portland man charged with murder in Acadia hit-and-run
Maine State Police are still looking for Raymond Lester, 35. He is accused of striking and killing Nicole Mokeme, 35, more than a week ago in Acadia National Park.
Friends, family plan service for community leader killed in Acadia
Meanwhile, nearly a week after the hit-and-run death of Nicole Mokeme, police have offered no updates on their progress finding her boyfriend, Raymond Lester, or his BMW.
Man sought in deadly Acadia hit-and-run was boyfriend of victim
Nicole Mokeme had been dating Raymond Lester for more than 3 years and had known him for even longer, according to a Valentine’s Day message Mokeme posted on Facebook in 2021, in which she described their history together.
Woman who led retreats for Black and Indigenous people killed in hit-and-run at Acadia
Police are asking for help finding a black BMW that may have been involved in the death of 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme.