Crime & Safety

Insanity Plea in Exeter Murder Case?

Aaron Desjardins was accused of killing his ex-wife.

Aaron Desjardins, the man accused of murdering his ex-wife in Exeter earlier this year, may plead insanity.

Desjardins, of Epping, was charged with first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Amy Warf, of Hampton, was found dead in the old City Concrete Factory at 2 Hampton Rd. on March 7.

Desjardins' current wife, Sarah, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and hindering apprehension.

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His sister, Michele Corson, of Skowhegan, Maine was also charged with being an accomplice to murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Desjardins notified a judge about "about his intention to use an insanity defense," according to the Union Leader.

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