HAMILTON, Ohio -- A judge issued a $4 million bond for the man accused of killing 23-year-old Ellen Weik.
Michael Strouse entered a not guilty plea Wednesday morning. He faces multiple charges in the death of Weik, whose body was found in a Liberty Township field last month.
Weik died of asphyxiation, according to court documents. She had been missing out of West Chester when her body was found.
Michael Strouse, charged with killing 23-year-old Ellie Weik, appears in Butler County court. Bond bumped up to $4 million. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/Ku0tRCGpEg
— Ally Kraemer (@AllyKraemer) September 5, 2018
Strouse stands charged with murder, aggravated murder, menacing by stalking, tampering with evidence, theft, gross abuse of a corpse, abuse of a corpse. A judge has issued a $2 million bond for Strouse Monday.
Strouse is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 3 for a plea or trial setting.
