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Press Release  Steele-Knudslien arraigned in Superior Court

For immediate release:
1/22/2018
  • Berkshire District Attorney David F. Capeless

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Frederick A. Lantz

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PITTSFIELD — A North Adams man was arraigned this morning in Berkshire Superior Court on a murder charge. 47 year old MARK S. STEELE-KNUDSLIEN appeared before Judge John Agostini.

STEELE-KNUDSLIEN entered a not guilty plea on one (1) count of MURDER in connection with the death of his wife, 42 year old Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien, whose body was found inside their Veazie Street North Adams home on January 5th. Judge Agostini ordered that he be held at the Berkshire County House of Correction without the right to bail.

The investigation is being conducted by State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office, members of the North Adams and Adams Police Departments and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Section.

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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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