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Man charged with murder in Hyde Park home death

State police say they found 71-year-old William Martin Wein dead inside his Hyde Park home on Oct. 6.

Cole McDonnell

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Oct 23, 2026, 9:11 PM

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A man was arrested in connection with a homicide in Dutchess County.

State police say they found 71-year-old William Martin Wein dead inside his Hyde Park home on Oct. 6.

Officers later determined Wein was killed.

Upon further investigation, 31-year-old Nicholus Peterson was taken into custody Friday.

Peterson is being charged with murder.

Police have not revealed how Wein was killed.

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