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pieces,” said Brenner. DEATH/From A1 31 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown “We’re analyzing forensics past relationship,” said (directly next door to Stagecoach Coffee) and surveillance equipment Brenner. “Underwood apthat was in the apartment.” peared to have been staying It’s the first with the victim for murder charge in the past week. We the city since 2010, also believe alcohol ASHLEY CONNOR when William was a factor. He REALTY Sprague III was arhad been drinking.” 29 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown · 607-547-4045 rested and charged Police also found Patricia Bensen-Ashley – Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner with killing Sonya burned newspapers Ridge with a blow stuffed under the to the head after apartment door. a night of heavy “We believe he tried to start a fire to con- Mark Morrison drinking. The charges were later ceal his crime,” the lieutenant continued. “Luck- dropped for lack of concluily, the papers burned out on sive evidence. In 2005, Francis J. Ricca their own. They didn’t even was acquitted on manslaughset off the smoke detector.” ter charges in the stabbing Morrison, a native of death of Jason Walker during Forked River, N.J., was the manager of Viewpoint Apart- a fight at a party. Elsewhere in the county, ments, the building where Adorable! Tastefully renovated 1850s Greek Revival boasts spacious on March 8, 2015, Tihe lived. He had recently eat-in kitchen w/wood-burning stove, patio/porch off the kitchen. fanne Wells was shot twice started Morrison Industries Formal DR, LR w/built-ins. Wood floors, moldings and chair rails and killed in the Town of Retail, which sold skull give this home additional charm. Den may be used as additional Oneonta by her boyfriend, shaped rings, shot glasses BR. Ample closet space. Laundry room/half bath complete the first and other small items online. George L. Jones, who then level. Upstairs boasts 2 BRs, full bath, attic space off the hallway. killed himself outside his Underwood was believed 2-car garage, lovely deep yard w/flower beds and room for home on County Route 47, to be unemployed. He had entertaining or playing! Less than 10 miles to Cooperstown. near Emmons. lived in Unadilla and Delhi, Milford Schools. Excellent, move-in condition! On Sept. 21, 2013, Mias well as Oneonta, and had chael Buck shot and killed brushes with the law in the Offered Exclusively by Ashley-Connor Realty $160,000 his father, Joseph, during past. On Monday Jan. 2, Under- an argument at his father’s Visit us on the Web at www.ashleyconnorrealty.com home in the Town of Midwood was arraigned in City Contact us at info@ashleyconnorrealty.com Court and charged with mur- dlefield. In June 2014, he For Appointment: Patricia Bensen-Ashley, Broker/Owner, 607-437-1149 Jack Foster, Sales Agent, 607-547-5304 • Donna Skinner, Associate Broker, 607-287-4113 pleaded guilty and was sender, second degree, a class Chris Patterson, Associate Broker, 518-774-8175 A-1 felony; attempted arson, tenced to 20 years in prison. second degree, a class C felony, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a class D felony. If convicted, he faces life in prison. He was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond, and was due to be arraigned at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in City Court. Though police believe there are no other suspects involved, they are still working to put together a motive for the killing. The state police Forensic Investigation Unit and its Computer Crimes Unit, Oneonta Police Detective Division and Otsego County District Attorney John M. Muehl are all assisting. “Right now, we’re just trying to put together the L to R back row: Tim Donahue, Mike Welch, Eric Hill L to R front row: Cathy Raddatz, Margaret Savoie, Madeline Sansevere, Marion King
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