ORLANDO, Fla. — A man was who was arrested in September on charges of armed carjacking and accessory to murder in the death of an Orlando taxi driver has now been charged with first-degree murder, authorities said.
Paul Strickland, 21, is accused of killing taxi driver Michael Smith, 59. Investigators said Smith's body has not been found.
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Smith was reported missing after his cab was found abandoned near Sunset Lake in August.
Police said detectives found signs of a struggle in the cab, and a report obtained by Channel 9 said someone set the cab on fire.
Police said they are searching for others who may have been involved in Smith's disappearance.
Strickland is being held without bail.
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