An Ellwood City woman’s case involving homicide charges was continued on her behalf Wednesday.

Nicole L. Schwartz, 36, was scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before District Judge Joseph Nash, but the Butler County Public Defender’s office requested a continuance.

The continuance was granted, and a new hearing date has yet to be scheduled.

Schwartz was charged with felony homicide due to her alleged role in the killing of her ex-boyfriend Frederick Orr, 32, of Columbus. Orr was found shot to death along Kelly Road in Muddy Creek Township.

Schwartz was charged along with a co-defendant, Daniel C. Lloyd, 19, of Pitcairn, who has yet to arrested.

According to charging documents, Schwartz picked up Orr in her SUV while Lloyd hid in the back seat. Police said Schwartz stopped the vehicle, and Lloyd shot Orr roadside.

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