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Press Release  Signor found not guilty on manslaughter charge

For immediate release:
7/20/2018
  • Berkshire District Attorney Paul J. Caccaviello

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Frederick A. Lantz

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PITTSFIELD — A Pittsfield man was found not guilty this afternoon in Berkshire Superior Court on a manslaughter charge.  The jury deliberated for about 2 hours before returning its verdict against 29 year old BRIAN L. SIGNOR. 

SIGNOR was found not guilty on one (1) count of MANSLAUGHTER in connection with the death of 44 year old Joseph Wirtes.  The incident allegedly occurred in Pittsfield on September 18, 2016.  

The investigation was conducted by members of the Pittsfield Police Department, assisted by the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Section and the State Police Crime Laboratory. 

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Call Frederick A. Lantz at (413) 443-5951

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Email Frederick A. Lantz at fred.a.lantz@state.ma.us

  • Berkshire District Attorney's Office

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