Even the defense acknowledged that the question of bail was largely academic since the 21-year-old was jailed in lieu of $3.6 million for two other killings and on Tuesday faced a third murder charge.

Zackery Cody Franklin said nothing during his arraignment Tuesday except to say he understood his right to remain silent.

Franklin, of West Haven, is charged with killing three people in two cities, including Ryan Barnaby, in New Haven on May 23, 2011 and John-Claude James on July 6, 2011. Barnaby's killing was the case that brought Franklin to court. Barnaby was shot in the head in a robbery. According to a witness, he also was Franklin’s gun supplier.

UPDATE: Zachary Cody Franklin was arrested in Stafford County, Va. on November 17, 2011, and awaits extradition to Connecticut.

From New Haven Police Department's Most Wanted, below is the flier for Zachary Cody Franklin, whom police allege was the triggerman that shot and murdered John-Claude James in a dispute over a gold necklace.

A second suspect, Earl Simpson, was arrested and charged with aiding in the killing.

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Victim: John-Claude Anthony James Sr., 26, of DeWitt Street, New Haven

Date: July 9, 2011

Time: 6:07 p.m.

Neighborhood: Hill

Location: Howard Avenue and Putnam Street

Weapon: Gun

Arrests: Earl Simpson, 24, arrested in North Caroline July 29, 2011. Zachary Cody Franklin, 27, arrested in Virginia Nov. 17, 2011.

John-Claude James Sr., 26, is shot at Howard Avenue and Putnam Street over a gold necklace. Police charge Earl Simpson, 24, with aiding in the killing. The alleged gunman, Zachary Cody Franklin, 27, is arrested in Stafford County, Virginia on Nov. 17, 2011. Both suspects await extradition to Connecticut.

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