Monkton family challenges law that could let accused killer inherit estate

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The family of a Monkton woman who was fatally stabbed by her husband is speaking out against what they describe as a troubling loophole in Maryland law that could allow the man accused of her murder to inherit her entire estate if he is found not criminally responsible due to insanity.

Outside the Baltimore County Circuit Court on Tuesday, former Maryland Deputy Attorney General Thiru Vignarajah joined the family of Kimberly Lechner to call attention to the issue ahead of a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Anthony Lechner has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Kimberly Lechner…

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