Man charged with fatal stabbing in Peru, NY

PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York authorities say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in the town of Peru on Wednesday.

New York State Police say Kevin Kosza, 27, was charged Thursday with the murder of Krysten Remy, 23. They say the two were involved in a fight at a home on Jenkins Street sometime Wednesday and that Kosza stabbed Remy. They say the crime was committed in the presence of Remy’s child.

Troopers were called for a welfare check Wednesday afternoon and found Remy’s body inside.

Police say that earlier that morning, Kosza had been in a crash near the Canadian border. He was found in a field nearby and taken to the hospital.

Koza pleaded not guilty in court Thursday to charges of murder and child endangerment. He is being held without bail and is due back in court Tuesday.

There were no immediate details about Koza’s connection to the victim or what led to the alleged crime.

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