SAUGUS, MASS. (WHDH) - A Saugus woman was arraigned Friday on a murder charge in connection with the beating death of a man last week.
Angjeliki Hodaj, 33, of Saugus, was arraigned in Lynn District Court in connection with the Dec. 11 death of 26-year-old Michael Norton.
Norton was found tied up and dead in a home on Collins Avenue, law enforcement sources said.
Hodaj’s attorney, Eric Taitano, believes his client has been wrongfully accused of a crime she didn’t commit.
Norton’s family also appeared in court but they didn’t comment on the charges.
Hodaj is due back in court at a later date.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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