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Further complicating the case, Clarke was discovered with approximately $3,000 in cash on him—a sum unusual for someone sleeping rough. Witness testimonies reveal Hitchcock, after the assault, took the money from Clark and even offered some of it back to a witness, indicating a possible motive rooted in theft and violence. Prosecutors have filed charges not only for murder but also for robbery, fueling concerns about safety and criminal activity linked to homeless populations housed under local programs.