State police have released new details in the fatal stabbing of a resident at a Polk Borough personal care home, alleging that a woman admitted to killing another resident.
Court documents say 48-year-old Dyan A. ExploreClarion.Com reports, Diven was arraigned Saturday on criminal homicide and aggravated assault charges in connection with the death of 60-year-old Mary Gruphofer at Sugar Valley Lodge. Investigators report Gruphofer was found dead with multiple stab wounds and that Diven made self-incriminating statements to staff and police.
Bail was denied, and Diven remains jailed at the Venango County Prison pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for Feb. 19.
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