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Family speaks out about man killed with his own prosthetic leg

Posted: Jul 7, 2012 5:05 PM by Lacey Steele

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The family of a Pueblo man killed last week is speaking out about his life.

His daughter, Melanie Lujan, tells us Michael Richards was not homeless.

He actually lived with her and his grandchildren for 18 years.

She adds he was a loved father and grandfather who was also a Vietnam vet.

He enjoyed going to homeless camps to hang out and take them money, food, and religious messages.

Hugh Smith, 54, and Richard Sheppard, 53, have been arrested in connection with his murder.

Topics: murder, killed, Michael Richards

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