Skellion killed by gunmen

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Skellion killed by gunmen

Montego Bay has lost one of its icons to gunmen as the parish of St James continues to bleed relentlessly from over 100 murders since the start of the year. Clive 'Skellion' Lee – an expert on watches, chains, and wedding rings...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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