MT CARMEL MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER

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A 33 year old Mt Carmel man was in Wabash County Circuit Court Thursday for his initial appearance after being charged with first degree murder. Ruben Corzine  is alledged to have used a knife to stab his fiance Jennifer Phelps to death Wednesday at their North Cherry Street residence. During the appearance, a public defender was appointed to represent Corzine and his bail was set at $5 million or $500,000 cash. Preliminary hearing was set for Monday February 10th at 1 p.m. If convicted, Corzine could face anywhere from 20 years to life in prison.