Accused wife-killer pleads not guilty
September 20, 2019
"Jason P. D’Avolio, who is accused of killing his wife, maintained his innocence in his first appearance in County Court this morning. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf in the death of Kerrilee D’Avolio.
Family and friends of Kerrilee D’Avolio filled the front row in the courtroom this morning. They wore bright green T-shirts to honor Kerrilee.
D’Avolio, 47, of 820 Belmont St., was arraigned before Judge Michael L. Dwyer on one count each of second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse.
Authorities said D’Avolio shot Kerrilee in the back of the head with a bolt action rifle at their Belmont Street home, and then he put her body in a dumpster and threw the rifle in the Barge Canal.
According to his defense attorney, D’Avolio says he had nothing to do with Kerrilee’s death....
A plea offer was extended by the District Attorney’s Office. D’Avolio is scheduled to return on Oct. 2 to accept or reject the offer.
Assistant District Attorney Joshua Bauer is prosecuting...."
Accused wife-killer pleads not guilty