NE Phila. Man Gets 20+ Years For Strangling His Wife in Pennypack Park
Christopher Murray sat at the defense table wiping away tears, with his head bowed in his hands.
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Christopher Murray sat at the defense table wiping away tears, with his head bowed in his hands.
Prosecutors say Christopher Murray has agreed to plead guilty Tuesday to third-degree murder and serve a 20- to 40-year sentence.
Assistant District Attorney Joanne Pescatore says there have been five continuances in court, as 48-year-old Christopher Murray mulled it over and kept delaying a decision.
After the body of Constance Murray was found in Pennypack Park, police conducted a search for the killer for several days -- until suspicion turned to the husband.
Police held a briefing on Sunday afternoon at police headquarters to detail their findings.
Confirmation of the arrest and charges came from a police spokesperson. Police will hold a news briefing later today at police headquarters to detail their findings.
