SNYDER COUNTY – Kenneth Wochley entered a plea of “no contest” Thursday afternoon to the charge of third degree murder of his wife Ann last spring. Wochley was immediately sentenced to 90 months to 40 years in prison by President Judge Michael Hudock. Wochley declined to give a statement. Under Pennsylvania’s sentencing guidelines, Wochley would not be eligible to petition for parole until he served at least seven and a half years of his sentence.
In a statement released today, Snyder County District Attorney, Mike Piecuch said, “This tragedy had ripple effects throughout the Selinsgrove community,” He said, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.” Piecuch goes on to compliment the investigative work of the Selinsgrove Police Department that resulted in Wochley’s arrest and conviction.
Wochley was arrested on April 25th, 2016 after the brutal beating death of his wife with a hammer. Wochley was charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the beating death of Ann Wochley on April 2, 2016. The fatal beating took place inside the Wochley’s home on Ninth Street in Selinsgrove. (WKOK Staff)