Man Charged In Radio Show Host's Slaying Headed To Trial

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MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) — A man charged in the death of a radio host who authorities say was killed to keep her from exposing a drug distribution ring her doctor husband was running with an outlaw biker gang has rejected a plea deal.

A judge said Thursday that jury selection for Ferdinand Augello's trial will start Sept. 11. Augello has pleaded not guilty to murder and other counts and faces a life sentence if convicted.

Ferdinand Augello | Credit: CBS3

Atlantic County prosecutors say Augello and James Kauffman plotted to kill April Kauffman, who was fatally shot inside the couple's Linwood home in May 2012.

April Kauffman |Credit: CBS3

Augello is also charged with trying to have James Kauffman killed behind bars to prevent him from coming to trial. James Kauffman was found dead in his cell in January in an apparent suicide.

James Kauffman |(Photo: Atlantic County Justice Facility)