David Auchmoody takes plea offer in case of his mother's death

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David Auchmoody takes plea offer in case of his mother's death

By JOLEEN FERRIS

Story Created: Mar 28, 2008 at 11:27 AM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 28, 2008 at 12:15 PM EDT

UTICA - The man originally charged with manslaughter in the death of his elderly mother pleaded guilty today to a lesser crime.

David Auchmoody was originally charged with manslaughter in the death of his 89-year-old mother, Edith Auchmoody.

If convicted of that at trial, David Auchmoody would have faced up to 15 years in prison. Instead, he will spend one and a third years in prison in exchange for his guilty plea today to criminally homicide.

Funeral home employees who removed Edith Auchmoody's body from her Whitestown home alerted police after seeing the condition of her body.

David Auchmoody will be sentenced for his mother's death May 9th in Oneida County Court.

Monday, Mar 31 at 9:44 AM chris wrote ...

he didn't murder his mother but he did nothing to help her. the cops when being alerted to the problem originally. Can anyone else notice he could barely take care of himself? Have you ever dealt with a stubborn relative? He did not stick a knife to her and kill her. I'm sure she could of picked a phone up for an ambulance.

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Sunday, Mar 30 at 8:40 PM disappointed wrote ...

Unbelievable, what is wrong with our justice system? He will get time served therefore he will be getting out soon, right. To let someone waste away and not even have to go to prison is unbelievable. How could a jude or anyone offer a plea with so little time.

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Saturday, Mar 29 at 1:51 AM What a Shame wrote ...

How could ANYONE plea bargain with this so called MAN!He KILLED his MOTHER and is virtually getting off free and clear! What is happening to this justice systemn? No wonder so many crimes are commited ,they are ALL getting little or no time to serve for the illegal actions they commit! What type of example is this setting for our youngsters today? Looks to me like you can kill anyone and get nothing for it! Whats next! Totally DISCUSed!!!

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Friday, Mar 28 at 2:16 PM Mad!! wrote ...

Why would they even consider plea bargain? This man killed his mother.

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Friday, Mar 28 at 1:00 PM Weirdo Patrol wrote ...

Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top called. He wants his beard back. Zing!

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