Darius Pittman pled not guilty to the murder charge against him on Friday.
(SALEM, Ore.) - A 23-year old Salem man has been charged with murder and burglary in connection with the death of Salem resident Florence Boatwright.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office say they have charged Darius Pittman with the homicide that occurred at 403 45th Ave SE in Salem Tuesday, November 28th. It was reported at about 3:30 AM.
An arraignment on those charges is set for 8:30 AM tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd.
Pittman has been lodged in the Marion County Jail on other charges unrelated to this case since January 4th.
77-year old Florence Boatwright and her husband Joe had reported a burglary in their home Oct. 11th.
The Boatwrights have two daughters and a son. Friends say the entire family had just gotten together in Salem for a biennial "Christmas for Thanksgiving" celebration.
Florence Boatwright grew up in Salem and lived there most of her life. She was a long-time member of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on State Street.
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