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Friday, May 10, 2013  The man accused of killing a New Hartford native was back in court on Rochester this morning.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A former college student accused of fatally beating his girlfriend inside her upstate New York dorm room is due in court.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The tragic story of 18-year-old Alexandra Kogut, a SUNY Brockport student who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in September, will be featured in the March issue of "Seventeen" magazine.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The attorneys for a man charged in the beating death of his girlfriend in her New York college dorm room plan to base their defense on what they say was their client's "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the slaying.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  A Utica-area college student has pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in the beating death of his girlfriend inside her dorm room in September.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The man accused of killing a New Hartford native on the campus of SUNY Brockport "just snapped," according to court documents uncovered by the Democrat and Chronicle.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A New York college student has been formally charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his girlfriend inside her dorm room last month.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The "Purple Pinkies" campaign is honoring the life of Alexandra Kogut and shed light on the serious problem of domestic violence.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Hundreds gathered to say a final farewell to a New Hartford woman who authorities say was beaten to death by her boyfriend.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  While mourners attend the funeral of a New York college freshman, the boyfriend accused of beating her to death in her dorm is due in court.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Family and friends will gather to remember 18-year-old Alexandra Kogut at calling hours Wednesday and her funeral on Thursday.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Students at New Hartford High wear purple in remembrance of murder victim, Alexandra Kogut.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Monroe County Sheriff's say an arrest has been made in connection with the death of a College at Brockport female student Saturday morning.