Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Medford Homeless Stabbing Death

Joseph Norton, 20, is charged with the second-degree murder of 32-year-old Timothy Stark.

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Authorities have filed second-degree murder charges against Joseph Norton, 20, in connection with the death of Timothy Stark, 32, a homeless man found on the side of a road in Medford. The victim’s body was discovered following the alleged stabbing incident, which led investigators to identify and apprehend Norton as the primary suspect.

The case marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing. Prosecutors are pursuing the charges based on evidence collected at the scene and through their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Stark’s death.

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