Norwalk police make arrest in 2nd killing featured on 'cold case cards'

<p>Police in Norwalk have made an arrest in the killing of a man back in 2012, the second arrest this week in cases featured on Connecticut's so-called cold case playing cards.</p>

News 12 Staff

Sep 29, 2017, 10:41 AM

Updated 2,417 days ago

Share:

Police in Norwalk have made an arrest in the killing of a man back in 2012, the second arrest this week in cases featured on Connecticut's so-called cold case playing cards.
Hakeem Atkinson, 22, was arraigned Thursday on a charge of murder in the February 2012 death of Joseph Bateman.
Bateman's death was described on a playing card in a deck offered for sale to prison inmates as part of an effort to generate tips.
An arrest was made Tuesday in another Norwalk case featured in the deck, the 2010 death of Michael Robinson Jr.
Atkinson's bond was set at $1 million.
His lawyer had pressed for a lower amount, noting that Atkinson turned himself in after learning of the warrant for his arrest.
The Associated Press wire services helped contribute to this report.


More from News 12
0:17
Police: Bridgeport man arrested for role in gas station shooting

Police: Bridgeport man arrested for role in gas station shooting

1:23
Rainy Mother’s Day morning in Connecticut, tapers by evening

Rainy Mother’s Day morning in Connecticut, tapers by evening

0:20
Shelton officials: Woman extracted from overturned vehicle

Shelton officials: Woman extracted from overturned vehicle

1:39
Senate bill would limit harmful heavy metals in baby food

Senate bill would limit harmful heavy metals in baby food

0:34
Police: Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman in Southbury

Police: Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman in Southbury

0:25
Voters in Wilton approve town's budget, funding for HVAC and roof at Middlebrook School

Voters in Wilton approve town's budget, funding for HVAC and roof at Middlebrook School

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

0:59
Sister of teen fatally shot by Bridgeport police officer continues to call for justice 7 years later

Sister of teen fatally shot by Bridgeport police officer continues to call for justice 7 years later

0:23
Stratford FD: 1 injured in apartment fire, dozens displaced

Stratford FD: 1 injured in apartment fire, dozens displaced

1:51
‘Coming together for purpose.’ Mombies Mother's Day 5K raises money for breast cancer research

‘Coming together for purpose.’ Mombies Mother's Day 5K raises money for breast cancer research

0:48
Volunteers and mail carriers work to ‘Stamp Out’ hunger in Connecticut

Volunteers and mail carriers work to ‘Stamp Out’ hunger in Connecticut

0:42
Former Bridgeport mayor Bill Finch announces run for old state senate seat

Former Bridgeport mayor Bill Finch announces run for old state senate seat

2:03
Why do Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers? A massive study in underway

Why do Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers? A massive study in underway

1:23
Light show: Severe solar storm produces spectacular auroras across the tri-state

Light show: Severe solar storm produces spectacular auroras across the tri-state

2:18
Residents at Success Village finally get a temporary relief after nearly a week with no hot water

Residents at Success Village finally get a temporary relief after nearly a week with no hot water

2:07
Fairfield Public Schools community works to fight hunger, eliminate food waste by donating to food pantries

Fairfield Public Schools community works to fight hunger, eliminate food waste by donating to food pantries

2:31
Thieves use sledgehammers to smash display cases in brazen daytime theft at Westport jewelry store

Thieves use sledgehammers to smash display cases in brazen daytime theft at Westport jewelry store

2:24
 Got unpaid hospital bills? New state law keeps them off your credit report

Got unpaid hospital bills? New state law keeps them off your credit report

1:55
Wilton residents to vote Saturday to decide if the town should have breweries

Wilton residents to vote Saturday to decide if the town should have breweries

0:48
Jury convicts Bridgeport man of 2017 murder of Max Antoine

Jury convicts Bridgeport man of 2017 murder of Max Antoine