Jury selection for murder trial begins today
NORWICH – A couple charged with murdering their special needs son will be tried separately, with the father’s case scheduled to start in today with jury selection.
Ernest Franklin II, 36, and Heather Franklin, 34, both of Guilford, are accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Prosecution and Chenango County Sheriff’s Detective John Fern said the two watched a movie called “Manchester by the Sea,” prior to the murder. A movie where the main character accidentally burns down his home and kills his children without being charged by police.
Police allege that the Franklins worked together to murder their disabled son, Jeffrey, and set fire to their home to cover it up after watching the movie.
According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey was a special needs child adopted by the Franklins over seven years ago.
The Chenango County Court originally determined the need for a new trial date after the defense counsel told the court about an expert witness they intended to call to the stand without providing previous disclosure.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
Ernest Franklin II, 36, and Heather Franklin, 34, both of Guilford, are accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Prosecution and Chenango County Sheriff’s Detective John Fern said the two watched a movie called “Manchester by the Sea,” prior to the murder. A movie where the main character accidentally burns down his home and kills his children without being charged by police.
Police allege that the Franklins worked together to murder their disabled son, Jeffrey, and set fire to their home to cover it up after watching the movie.
According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey was a special needs child adopted by the Franklins over seven years ago.
The Chenango County Court originally determined the need for a new trial date after the defense counsel told the court about an expert witness they intended to call to the stand without providing previous disclosure.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
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