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Man Accused Of Killing Aunt Set To Appear In Court

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man accused of killing his aunt in Philadelphia is set to appear in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing.

Police say 26-year-old Andrew Cruttenden was looking to rob his aunt, Virginia Cruttenden, on Feb. 24.

That day officers found the 57-year-old woman in her Port Richmond home.

She died shortly after.

Cruttenden faces several charges, including murder.

His girlfriend has also been charged with burglary.

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