FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman accused of killing her grandparents has pleaded not guilty in court.
Jalisa Hill was shackled when she appeared before a judge for her arraignment on Wednesday.
The 38-year-old was arrested and is alleged to be a part of the murder scheme with her then-boyfriend, Maurice Newson.
Hill is facing first-degree murder charges and has pleaded not guilty.
Newson is also charged with murder in connection to the case.
Detectives say they killed Major and Claudette Melvin, who were found dead in their Fort Lauderdale home in March.
Detectives got their first break in the case when they say Newson stole the couple’s car and sold it to a tow yard. He was originally charged with stealing their car, but months later they connected him to the murders and re-arrested Newson.
Hill is accused of plotting with Newson to kill her grandparents to inherit their home and money.
Both suspects have been denied bond.
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