Alexandra Kogut Murder: Mourners to gather for slain NY student's funeral while boyfriend due in court

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Alexandra Kogut (left) and her boyfriend, Clayton Whittemore

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(CBS/AP) BROCKPORT, N.Y. - Clayton Whittemore, the boyfriend accused of beating Alexandra Kogut to death in her dorm room is due in court today while friends and family will gather to attend the funeral of the slain New York college freshman.

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Kogut's funeral is scheduled for Thursday in her hometown of New Hartford, where the 18-year-old was captain of her high school's swim team.

Her boyfriend, Whittemore, 21, is accused of her beating death early Saturday at the State University of New York College at Brockport, near Rochester. Kogut's body was found after her mother called campus police concerned because she couldn't reach her.

Whittemore, a Utica College student, pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. Monroe County prosecutors said a grand jury voted to indict Whittemore late Wednesday, but the office has yet to release details of the formal charges.

Whittemore is scheduled to be in Sweden Town Court on Thursday.

Kogut's family said it's "grateful" for the community support it has received.

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by MallKe October 4, 2012 10:11 PM EDT: Well you see, he actually has been on steroids for years and yes, he did do something. You must not know the story. He killed her, and admitted to intentionally killing Alex. I went to school with her.; Reply to this comment

by MacDhai October 4, 2012 1:44 PM EDT

Just a thought, has anyone in this case ever thought about checking this Bozo for Steroids? His damn upper arms and neck are the size of his head for Christ's sake. This could possibly be another case of "Roid Rage"

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by Kwarrant October 4, 2012 3:21 PM EDT: Biased, dumb and most likely unfounded. Not everyone uses steroids- campuses across the nation are filled with gyms. You don't even know he did anything. Get real. Just because one is accused, it does not substantiate guilt.