A Greene County man has been charged with killing his wife in her home Friday, apparently by strangulation.

State police charged Scott J. Baker, 37, of Nemacolin, in the death of Melissa Ann Baker, 30, of Cumberland, Greene County.

Police said Ms. Baker died sometime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for today.

According to police, a witness saw Mr. Baker's vehicle at the victim's residence twice Friday. Following arraignment, Mr. Baker was placed in the Greene County Jail without bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 1.

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