Lockport woman charged with murder

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the apparent homicide of 59-year-old Michael G. Poole of Olcott.

Genesee County Sheriffs investigating “apparent homicide”

Kathryn A. Henry, 33, from Lockport was charged with second-degree murder in her alleged involvement in the death of Poole. Officials say she allegedly attempted to hide his body after conspiring with another party to kill him.

Poole was missing out of Niagara County when his body was found on March 19 in the Town of Alabama.

Along with second-degree murder, Henry was also charged with the following:

  • concealment of a human corpse

  • fourth-degree conspiracy

  • second-degree conspiracy

  • first-degree assault

  • tampering with physical evidence

  • first-degree hindering prosecution

She is currently being held without bail. The other party is in custody and therefore, not considered a threat to the public.

The case remains under investigation.

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