The boyfriend wanted for questioning in the mysterious death of Sintia Mesa ? who was found in the truck of her car ? must remain in federal custody, a U.S. District Court judge ruled Thursday.

Jermarl Jones, 32, who turned himself into authorities on Feb. 1, is a flight risk for his pending trial on heroin charges, said Judge Catherine Blake.

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