YOUNGSTOWN - A defense attorney has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on behalf of a Smith Township man charged with aggravated murder, murder, aggravated burglary, and violating a protection order.

The plea was submitted Tuesday for 31-year-old Nicholas Cunningham.

According to authorities, the charges stem from the death of 44-year-old Gena Wade of Beloit.

According to  Smith Township Police, officers were dispatched to a home on the 18000 block of Courtney Road shortly after 3:00 p.m. on October 26 for a medical call.

Police found Wade, who was pronounced dead. 

The next court hearing for Cunningham is scheduled for next month.

 

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