California Man Sought In Killing Case

Wed., Jan. 20, 1999

From Staff

Police are looking for a California man in connection with the beating death of a Spokane resident.

Detectives believe Terrence A. Cole of Long Beach took part in killing Eric Brace, 23.

Brace’s body was found on the shore of Moses Lake on Jan. 5. Police believe he was bound with duct tape and then beaten to death with fists, rocks and possibly a flashlight.

Two men already have been arrested in the case. Joseph Jordan, 22, and Margarito Ramirez, 19, are charged with first-degree murder.

Cole is 23, about 6 feet tall and 220 pounds. His head is shaved and he may have a goatee. He has a three-inch scar on the back of his head and a tattoo saying “T-Loc” on one arm.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cole is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.

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