NORWICH – A mother accused of murdering her adopted son waived her right to a jury trial and opted for a bench trial instead, meaning Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir Jr. will decide her guilty or innocence.

Heather Franklin, 34, of Guilford is accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.

Prosecutors said at around midnight on March 1, 2017 at their home at 457 State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford, Ernest Franklin worked with his wife to kill their 16-year-old disabled son Jeffrey Franklin and burn the evidence.