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Guilty plea in Harrison County murder case

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Sentencing is scheduled for June 30 for a Harrison County man who killed in mother two years ago.

George Hoffman (WVRJA)

George Hoffman, 24, pleaded guilty Monday in the death of Selestine Hoffman-Kunkel, 53. He killed his mother at their home in Lost Creek in March 2024.

Hoffman pleaded guilty first degree murder with mercy. If the judge accepts the plea, Hoffman will face life in prison with the chance for parole in 15 years.

Hoffman remains in the North Central Regional Jail.





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