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Machias man to use insanity defense in double homicide

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April 29, 2008

MACHIAS, Maine—A Machias man charged in a double-killing is using an insanity defense.

Richard Widdecombe Jr. of Machias entered pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental defect during an arraignment Monday in Washington County Superior Court.

Affidavits indicate Widdecombe confessed to shooting 29-year-old Katie Cabana and 41-year-old Aaron Settipani early on Jan. 23 at Cabana's home in Marshfield.

Cabana's 6-year-old daughter, Autumn Rodgers, was shot in the foot. Cabana's two sons, ages 5 and 9, also were home, but were not hurt.

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Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com

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