BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Natalie Cochran appeared in court for the first time since she was indicted on first-degree murder in connection with the death of her husband.
Cochran appeared virtually in Raleigh County Circuit Court Wednesday, January 5, 2022 for the first time since being indicted on a first-degree murder. Cochran is currently serving an 11 year sentence for conducting a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme from June 2017 through at least August 2019.
She was indicted on November 19, 2020 on a special session of the grand jury following a years-long investigation into the death of her husband, Michael Cochran. Michael died suddenly in February of 2019 from an unknown cause.
“With regard to any case, once a decision is made to indict someone and once an indictment has been obtained it’s always important that we look for some finality and some closure,” said Raleigh County Prosecutor Benjamin Hatfield
Cochran appeared in court via video conference from FCI Hazleton where she is currently incarcerated, entering her plea to the charge. Our cameras were unable to film her due to security purposes within the prison.
“Are you ready to offer a plea in response to the indictment?” Judge Burnside said.
“I’m not guilty, your honor,” Cochran replied.
“A plea of not guilty has been received,” Judge Burnside announced to the court.
Cochran is represented by Matthew Victor who declined to comment. Raleigh County Prosecutor…
