Cayuga County Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor Found Dead

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David Hewitt

An Aurora man accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been found dead.

The Citizen reports David Hewitt’s body was found Wednesday by New York State Police. The 61-year-old former Wells College safety officer was arrested in March for allegedly having sexual contact with a 16-year-old.

The Citizen adds he was scheduled to appear in court last Thursday for a conference.

An official cause of death is expected to be determined in the coming weeks.

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