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'House of Horrors' Defendant Eyes Death Penalty
25 Aug
Summary
- William Wolfe is the final defendant in a shocking murder case.
- He is accused of killing Nicole Cuevas, whose body was found buried.
- Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Wolfe.
A formal arraignment was held on Monday for William Wolfe, the last remaining defendant in the notorious 'House of Horrors' case. Wolfe stands accused in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas. Her body was discovered buried in the basement of a residence located on Carlisle Street.
Charges filed against Wolfe include criminal homicide, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. The Luzerne County District Attorney, Sam Sanguedolce, has declared that the prosecution will seek the death penalty. Wolfe has reaffirmed his plea of not guilty and formally requested a jury trial.
Details regarding the ongoing legal proceedings were shared with defense counsel for review. The court is expected to schedule deadlines for trial briefs, motions hearings, and eventually, a trial date. As of the latest update, no trial date has been established.
