Listen Live
St Jude banner
CLOSE

SEVEN HILLS, OH (WOIO) – –

The Seven Hills man accused of killing and burying a homeless man in his backyard pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday.

In addition to his plea, Frank Dienes agreed to a sentence of life in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 16 years.

Dienes was charged with aggravated murder, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse.

Prosecutors say on or about March 13, 2011, he fatally shot 58-year-old Joseph Kopp in the head. His body was found in Dienes’ backyard.

Dienes will be formally sentenced next week.

http://www.woio.com/story/15938454/this-just-in-seven-hills-man-pleads-guilty-to-murder

Article Courtesy of WOIO 19 Action News