Lack of records eliminates mental defense in 2003 Montoursville homicide
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Jade G. Babcock is escorted by two state troopers following his arraignment Oct. 31, 2019, on criminal homicide and related charges in connection with the 2003 death in Montoursville of Brenda Jacobs whose remains are believed those found in a Philadelphia storage unit on Sept. 16.
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WILLIAMSPORT – A man charged with killing his girlfriend in Montoursville in 2003 and cutting off her legs will not pursue a mental infirmity defense.
The reason, Lycoming County chief public defender Nicole J. Spring said Monday, is no records can be found indicating Jade G. Babcock, 51, was insane when Brenda Lee Jacobs was killed more than 17 years ago.