BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It was an emotional day in court for the family of Amanda Thompson, a mother of four who was shot and killed on the front porch of her home on South Ogden Street in Buffalo in July.

The accused killer, her ex-boyfriend, 49-year-old Rickey M. Crouch, appeared in court facing nine charges, including first-degree murder.

Crouch had been in custody at ECMC until his court appearance on Wednesday. He was involved in a crash on the Thruway just hours after he allegedly killed Thompson.

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State Supreme Court Justice Kelly Vacco did not allow cameras in the courtroom, but she said Crouch was on suicide watch. She issued wh

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