Scarsdale man indicted for allegedly beating, stabbing 71-year-old mother to death in family home

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cited for murdering his mother.
News 12's Melanie Palmer was at his arraignment
at Westchester County Court in White Plains.
On behalf of my client, I enter a plea of not guilty.
A not guilty plea for Chester Green.
The 27-year-old did not speak in Westchester County Court Wednesday.
He remained in handcuffs,
showing little emotion while staring at the judge.
The Scarsdale resident was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder
and three counts of criminal possession
of a weapon in the fourth degree.
We are requesting
a good cause adjournment.
The case was adjourned until December.
It comes as documents released by the district attorney's
office reveal new details on the allegations against Green.
He's accused of murdering his 71-year-old mother,
Marion Green, in July.
The indictment alleges he repeatedly beat
and stabbed her to death with a machete, an axe, and a kitchen knife.
She was found dead inside her home on Butler Road in Scarsdale.
The newly released documents show lengthy
conversations between Green and Scarsdale police.
At times, Green mentioned attempting to overdose
and having problems with alcohol use, according to the documents.
Meanwhile, Scarsdale neighbors continue to mourn the loss
of his mother, who was an advocate for people with disabilities.
The Westchester County District Attorney said in a statement,
QUOTE, WHILE NOTHING CAN UNDO THIS DEVASTATING LOSS, MY OFFICE
IS COMMITTED TO VIGOROUSLY PROSECUTING THIS DEEPLY DISTURBING CASE
AND PURSUING JUSTICE FOR MRS. GREEN AND HER LOVED ONES.
GREEN REMAINS REMANDED TO COUNTY JAIL.
HE'S DUE BACK IN COURT DECEMBER 2ND.
IN WHITE PLAINS OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY, MELANIE PALMER, NEWS 12.
