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D.C. Judge Postpones Murder Trial for Hunger Striking Defendant

A District of Columbia judge has set a December trial date for a German man charged with killing his elderly wife.

2013/03/25

Albrecht Muth’s Trial To Continue With Him in the Hospital

A District of Columbia judge says he plans to move forward with a trial for a German man charged in his wife’s death, even if the defendant is absent from the courtroom.

2013/03/14

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Competency Finding Challenged In Socialite’s Death

Defense lawyers said Thursday they would challenge a finding that a German man is competent to stand trial in the killing of his much older wife inside their Washington home.

2012/09/07

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German Man Charged In D.C. Slaying Of 91-Year-Old Socialite Wife Due In Court

A District of Columbia man charged with killing his wife inside their Georgetown row home is due in court.

2012/06/21

Man Accused In 91-Year-Old Wife’s Death To Remain Held One More Month

A German-born man charged with killing his 91-year-old wife in Washington will spend at least another month at a mental health hospital after doctors suggested he is not well enough for trial.

2012/03/14

Case Of 91-Year-Old Slain Socialite Viola Drath Takes Bizarre Turn

The case of a 91-year-old slain socialite took a bizarre turn Monday when the accused murder, her husband, fired his attorneys and blamed her death on an international hit.

2012/02/27

Albrecht Muth Hospitalized, Misses Court Date For Killing 91-Year Old Wife

A German-born man charged with killing his 91-year-old socialite wife missed a scheduled court appearance Friday because he’s been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical problem.

2012/02/03