Groton man dies in custody after allegedly killing, dismembering woman

Groton man dies in custody after allegedly killing, dismembering woman

MONTVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A Groton man accused of killing and dismembering a woman earlier this year has died, a spokesperson with the Connecticut Department of Corrections said Tuesday. Donald Coffel, 68, passed away on May 9, at the Corrigan Correctional Center, officials said, noting the death is not considered suspicious. Groton man dismembered woman and disposed of her remains in trash bags, suitcase: arrest warrant The exact cause wi…

Man accused of killing and dismembering roommate in Connecticut has died

A man who was accused of killing and dismembering his roommate in Groton and leaving part of her body in a suitcase near a cemetery by their apartment has died. Donald Coffel, 68, of Groton, died on Friday at the Corrigan Correctional Center, according to the Connecticut Department of Correction. They said his death is not considered suspicious and the medical examiner will determine the cause of his death. Coffel was charged with the murder of …

Man accused of killing and dismembering roommate in Groton has died

A man who was accused of killing and dismembering his roommate in Groton and leaving part of her body in a suitcase near a cemetery by their apartment has died. Donald Coffel, 68, of Groton, died on Friday at the Corrigan Correctional Center, according to the Connecticut Department of Correction. They said his death is not considered suspicious and the medical examiner will determine the cause of his death. Coffel was charged with the murder of …