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DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing
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May 9, 2025

DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing

By Marcie Schellhammer

marcie@bradfordera.com

McKean County's top prosecutor is exploring the possibility of seeking the death penalty for Brian Kuchinka in the February murder of K-Leigh Hill-Nelson.

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