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Police arrest 2nd suspect in Anchorage double homicide

A second person has been arrested in connection to Monday's double homicide in west Anchorage.

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Linda Chattell, 26, was taken into custody Tuesday night and is charged with second degree murder, manslaughter and misconduct involving a controlled substance.

Thirty-one-year-old Meghan Pugh, who is already in custody, says the the incident is the result of a drug deal gone bad.

Pugh is also charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, and misconduct involving a controlled substance.

The deceased are 33-year-old Robin Porter, who was Pugh's husband, and 22-year-old Jeramyha Talauega.

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