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Man charged with murder after woman's body is discovered near Northeastern University
A Boston man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found near Northeastern University last month.
Kevin Boyette, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Tatyiana Flood, according to a Boston police press release. He pleaded not guilty to the charge during his arraignment in Roxbury District Court on Friday.
Officers found Flood's body outdoors on May 20 after responding to 20 Annunciation Road shortly after 6 a.m. They located the body in front of an apartment complex, The Boston Globe reported.
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Boyette is accused of beating Flood to death, the newspaper wrote. He was already facing assault charges in connection with her death prior to being charged with murder.
A warrant for Boyette's arrest on the murder charge was issued on Thursday, according to court records. He was arrested Friday and held without bail.
Boyette is due back in court on July 1 for a probable cause hearing, according to court records.
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