Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Northumberland County, PA: Judge: Pa. man can stand trial in wife's death

A northeastern Pennsylvania judge says a man charged with killing his wife and dumping her body into a creek is competent to stand trial.

Northumberland County President Judge Robert B. Sacavage decided Monday that 49-year-old Steven Wolfgang of Mount Carmel can stand trial on homicide charges in the January 2007 death of his 42-year-old wife, Sherry.

Police say Wolfgang beat his wife to death then put her remains in a metal box and dumped them in Schuylkill County's Mahanoy Creek. Her body was found five months later.

Investigators say Wolfgang set his wife's vehicle on fire then attempted suicide.

Wolfgang pleaded no-contest to third-degree murder in May but withdrew his plea in September. His trial is scheduled for next month.

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