NORWICH – Two Norwich men, a couple, have both been charged with first-degree murder in the recent death of an 11-year-old, Morris girl, reported the district attorney’s office.

On Friday state police charged a second Norwich man with first-degree murder, Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding, 34, of Norwich.

His partner is facing murder and rape charges in the case, said District Attorney Joseph McBride.

Rundstrom-Wooding was arrested for the murder of Jacelyn D. O’Connor, in conjunction with 36-year-old, James S. Brower, who was charged with her rape and murder three days earlier.

“The defendants are in a relationship,” confirmed McBride, on Monday, “they are a couple.”

In Chenango County Court Thursday, McBride claimed Brower smothered the alleged victim to death while he raped her. He has entered a plea of not guilty.

Though Rundstrom-Wooding is not charged with rape, McBride said additional charges were pending.

As of Monday, the investigation into the murder of Jacelyn D. O’Connor remained open.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police in Norwich at (607) 334-3296.

Police responded to a reported cardiac arrest at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 30, at 961 County Route 33, in the Town of Norwich, but when officers arrived they discovered the body of the victim and determined the death to be a homicide, according to state police.