Father's murder trial begins today
NORWICH – After surveying hundreds of potential jurors, officials have selected a jury and opening statements will begin today in the murder trail of Ernest Franklin.
Both Ernest Franklin II, 36, and Heather Franklin, 34, both of Guilford, are accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Police allege the Franklins worked together to murder their disabled son, Jeffrey, and set fire to their home to cover it up, inspired by a movie plot.
Chenango County Court Officials said jury selection was completed around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with 12 jurors and three alternates chosen to serve throughout the trial.
According to Chenango County Sheriff’s Detective John Fern, Ernest Franklin and Heather Franklin 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.
According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey was a special needs child adopted by the Franklins over seven years ago.
When this case was last up for trial, the Chenango County Court 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
Both Ernest Franklin II, 36, and Heather Franklin, 34, both of Guilford, are accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Police allege the Franklins worked together to murder their disabled son, Jeffrey, and set fire to their home to cover it up, inspired by a movie plot.
Chenango County Court Officials said jury selection was completed around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with 12 jurors and three alternates chosen to serve throughout the trial.
According to Chenango County Sheriff’s Detective John Fern, Ernest Franklin and Heather Franklin 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.
According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey was a special needs child adopted by the Franklins over seven years ago.
When this case was last up for trial, the Chenango County Court 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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