Suspect In Weymouth Murder Added To State Police's Most Wanted List

WEYMOUTH, MA — The man who police say killed his ex-girlfriend is now among the state's most wanted.

Cornel Bell, 46, is one of six people recently added to the Massachusetts State Police's most wanted fugitives list. He is wanted for the murder of Weymouth resident Michele Clarke and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.

On Aug. 19 at about 4 a.m., a friend of Clarke called Weymouth police and expressed concerns for her safety. Police responding to Clarke's Lake Street apartment found her dead with obvious wounds. Police believe that after harassing Clarke at work, Bell went to the victim's home where he killed her in a confrontation.

Bell, who has used the aliases Tony Smith, Mark Simmons, Cornel James, Cornel Carara, Cavin Lebert, and Kerrol Florizel Bailey, is considered dangerous and may be armed. Police ask that you do not approach him if you see him, but dial 911 and report his location.

He is wanted under two of his aliases for outstanding warrants in Massachusetts, one for assault with intent to murder in 1997 and the other for armed robbery in 2002.

Police say Bell has ties to Florida and Jamaica.

Below is Bell's wanted poster:

Reporting from Alex Newman was used in this story.

Image via Norfolk District Attorney's office.