Crime & Safety
Columbia Woman Accused Of Killing Man During Domestic Incident
Attempts to save the man's life were not successful, police said.
STUYVESANT, NY — A Columbia County woman was arrested after being accused of killing a 50-year-old man during a domestic dispute.
The New York State Police said Diana L. Huyck, 52, of Stuyvesant, was charged with second-degree murder, a felony.
Around 6:15 p.m. Friday, police said troopers were sent to a reported stabbing on Dolly Drive in the town of Stuyvesant.
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They found John K. Ford, 50, of Austerlitz, and attempted lifesaving techniques.
The man was pronounced dead by responding emergency medical personnel.
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Huyck was arraigned in the Town of Stuyvesant Court and sent to the Columbia County Jail without bail pending a court appearance April 21.
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County District Attorney's Office, Columbia County Coroner's Office, Troop K Forensic Investigation Unit and Troop K Major Crimes Unit will at the scene investigating.
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