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June 23, 2008

West Warwick man faces murder charges

WARWICK -- A West Warwick man accused of beating and strangling a woman is scheduled to go on trial for murder today.

In Kent County Superior Court last week, Brian Mlyniec, 45, pleaded “absolutely not guilty” before Superior Court Judge Edwin C. Gale.

Mlyniec is accused of killing his house guest, Kelly Ann Anderson, 41. Anderson was found inside Mlyniec’s house in June 2006 with injuries to her face, throat and neck. According to the state Medical Examiners autopsy report, she died of strangulation.

Mlyniec said that the two had engaged in consensual, violent sex that resulted in bruises and bleeding.

The prosecution is expected to begin its case today. Lawyers for the state have a list of 15 potential witnesses. They include West Warwick police and fire officials, six civilians and a doctor from the state Office of Medical Examiners.

-- with reports from Journal staff writer Talia Buford

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