NORWICH— It was Fri., Dec. 27, 2013 at approximately 6:45 a.m. when the Chenango County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a female had been assaulted and robbed outside her residence.

Now, almost one year later, William H. Danielson, 49, Norwich, is awaiting trial for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend, Lucinda Knoll, in front of their seven-year-old son.

Danielson was indicted for two counts of murder in the second degree, a class A-1 violent felony; robbery in the first degree, a class B felony; assault in the first degree, a class B felony; and assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

It is alleged that on Dec. 27, 2013 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Danielson intentionally caused Knoll’s death by striking her in the head numerous times. It is also alleged Danielson forcibly stole property from Knoll.

Danielson pleaded not guilty.

Danielson appeared in Chenango County Court on Fri., Nov. 7 before Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. He had pre-trial hearings scheduled in preparation for his trial next year. Danielson is currently remanded at the Chenango County Correctional Facility.

Danielson's private lawyer, James A. Baker, made a motion to suppress statements made by the defendant since he claimed the statements were not adequate. Revoir moved for preclusion, not suppression, and reserved on his decision.