The Berkshire County man accused of killing his wife is pleading not guilty to the charge.
Mark Steele-Knudslien was arraigned on a single count of murder on Monday in Berkshire Superior Court in connection to last month's death of Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien.
Police say Christa was beaten with a hammer and stabbed in the back in the couple's North Adams home.
Mark Steele-Knudslien is being ordered held in Berkshire County jail without bail, pending a trial.