A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a duffel bag. The victim was the man's mother. The suspect, Malik, is being held in jail. His bond is set at $500,000. Further details about the case are available from the source, including information about the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body and the charges against Malik.
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