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February 28, 2026
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Hermon Man Faces Charges After Father's Death Ruled Homicide in Russell: A 63-year-old resident of Hermon died following a domestic dispute with his son at a home on Pyrites-Russell Road in the town of Russell. An autopsy at Glens Falls Hospital indicated the death resulted from asphyxia due to strangulation, leading authorities to rule it a homicide. New York State Police arrested the son, Hans Knickerbocker, 40, after determining the altercation became physical. He was arraigned in Hermon Town Court and held on bail at St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28)