Linda Stermer’s retrial for the murder of her husband, Todd Stermer, in a 2007 house fire has captured national attention as it continues in Van Buren County, MI. After being released on appeal in 2018 due to ineffective assistance of counsel and prosecutorial misconduct, Stermer’s case has been featured on national TV shows like “48 Hours” and “Crime Scene Confidential.” The trial, being livestreamed by Court TV, has attracted thousands of viewers online.
After two days of jury selection, opening statements were given followed by testimony from witnesses including responding deputies, neighbors, the former fire chief, and Todd Stermer’s mother. Witnesses described Stermer as hysterical and pleading with her husband not to leave her during the tragic event. Prosecutors played a 911 call in which Stermer could be heard wailing in the background, causing her to break down in court.
The trial is set to resume Friday and is expected to continue into next week as more evidence is presented. The national spotlight on the case has brought attention to the legal proceedings and the events leading up to Todd Stermer’s death. Stay updated on the latest developments in this high-profile case through local media coverage and online streaming of the trial.
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