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Man accused of dismembering woman, dumping body parts in Seattle pleads not guilty

Apr 27, 2016, 9:24 AM

John Charlton was arrested for investigation of homicide after police said human remains were found...

John Charlton was arrested for investigation of homicide after police said human remains were found over in a homeowner's recycling bin. (Grant Hindsley/seattlepi.com via AP)

(Grant Hindsley/seattlepi.com via AP)

The man accused of murdering a Renton mother of three pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning.

John Charlton, 37, was charged with the murder of 40-year-old Ingrid Lyne. Police say he killed her April 8 and dismembered her body after going on a date with her to a Seattle Mariners game.

Charlton was arraigned in King County Superior Court. His next hearing is scheduled for May 11.

Lyne’s remains were found in a recycling bin the next day in the Central District. Other remains were found on on April 15 and April 18.

Charlton is also charged with theft of a motor vehicle for allegedly taking Lyne’s vehicle.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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