An Erie man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend appeared in Erie County Court on Friday.
Gordon Kirkland, 45, was formally arraigned Friday morning. Police reportedly found the body of 48-year-old Autumn Bassham in the backyard of her property on East 28th Street in September 2023.
Erie man accused of killing girlfriend in September 2023 appears in court
Kirkland faces one count of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges.
According to Kirkland’s lawyer, a tentative trial date has been set for Sept. 9.
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