NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJW) -- An Ohio Amish woman indicted on murder charges following the deaths of her 4-year-old son and 45-year-old husband pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Monday.

Last week, a grand jury indicted Ruth Miller, 40, of Millersburg, on seven counts, including aggravated murder, endangering children and domestic violence.

Miller sat quietly during an arraignment in New Philadelphia on Monday, as her attorney confirmed for the court that they are pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to the charges.

"Based upon the facts ... this case would not have happened but for a mental defect that would have prevented Miss Miller from appreciating the wrongfulness of her conduct," said defense attorney Ian Friedman.

According to investigators, Miller is believed to h

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