Black Demolition Contractor Accused of Murdering 6 People Through Building Collapse

Philadelphia CBS Local
October 23, 2015

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Anne Bryan and Kimberly Finnegan were both killed due to a Black building contractor cutting corners to save money.

The demolition contractor facing six counts of murder in the 2013 Center City building collapse was on the witness stand for the second day at the Criminal Justice Center.

The pictures of the six people that died in the collapse were set up on an easel in front of 51-year-old Griffin Campbell.

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Mary Simpson’s picture and those of the other five victims were placed on an easel in the court room to remind the accused of what he had done.

His lawyer asked if he intentionally tried to hurt or kill them. He said no. Campbell mentioned female members of his family implying he wouldn’t want something like that to happen to them.

In cross examination, Campbell’s insurance fraud conviction several years ago was brought up, where he was found guilty to commit theft by deception.

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Griffin Campbell has a previous conviction for theft by deception.

The prosecutor asked if he involved his mother, wife and daughter in the scheme. He said yes but that there was no danger to their personal safety.

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