Mother accused of murder opts for bench trial
NORWICH – A mother accused of murdering her adopted son waived her right to a jury trial and opted for a bench trial instead, meaning Chenango County Court Judge Frank Revoir Jr. will decide her guilty or innocence.
Heather Franklin, 34, of Guilford is accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Prosecutors said at around midnight on March 1, 2017 at their home at 457 State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford, Ernest Franklin worked with his wife to kill their 16-year-old disabled son Jeffrey Franklin and burn the evidence.
Ernest Franklin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence in early March.
Heather Franklin's Defense Attorney Mike Trosset has argued in prior court appearances that the district attorney's case against Franklin has been weakened after medical evidence was reviewed by one of the defense's forensic witnesses and claimed her son's death may have come in the fire – not before it.
Court officials said opening statements are scheduled to begin Wednesday morning.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
Heather Franklin, 34, of Guilford is accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.
Prosecutors said at around midnight on March 1, 2017 at their home at 457 State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford, Ernest Franklin worked with his wife to kill their 16-year-old disabled son Jeffrey Franklin and burn the evidence.
Ernest Franklin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence in early March.
Heather Franklin's Defense Attorney Mike Trosset has argued in prior court appearances that the district attorney's case against Franklin has been weakened after medical evidence was reviewed by one of the defense's forensic witnesses and claimed her son's death may have come in the fire – not before it.
Court officials said opening statements are scheduled to begin Wednesday morning.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
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