Mother Accused Of Killing Adopted Daughter Pleads Not Guilty

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BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A Pennsylvania mother accused of killing her adopted daughter pleaded not guilty in the teen's death.

Sara Packer appeared in a Bucks County courtroom Friday afternoon for her formal arraignment.

Authorities say the 41-year-old woman and her boyfriend, Jacob Sullivan, killed 14-year-old Grace Packer last July.

Sullivan will be formally arraigned on murder and related charges on March 31.

The couple could face the death penalty if convicted.