Man pleads not guilty to killing ex-girlfriend in Seward

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Seward man pleaded not guilty Monday in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

Casey Kindt, 54, was arraigned in Seward County District Court on a charge of first-degree murder and five other felony counts. Kindt pleaded not guilty to all charges.

On Feb. 8, Kindt broke into the Seward home of 36-year-old Jamie Hagen and shot her at least four times, authorities said.

He then turned the gun on himself, according to court documents, and was critically wounded.

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Hagen died at the scene. She had a protection order against Kindt, court records show.

A child was in the home during the shooting and locked herself in a bedroom until officers arrived, the Nebraska State Patrol said.

In addition to first-degree murder, Kindt is charged with burglary, child abuse and three weapons violations.

He is due back in court on July 3.

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