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State of Minnesota v. Adam John Lilienthal
Date: 07-24-2015
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Court: District Court, Anoka County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Tony Palumbo
Defendant's Attorney: Thomas Shiah
Description:
Anoka, MN - The State of Minnesota charged Adam John Lilienthal, age 30, with first-degree murder for lighting his roommate, Scott David Yorek, age 55, on fire on June 17, 2014. Yorek was renting a room from Defendant in his home in Andover, Minnesota. The got into an argument and Defendant who got some gasoline, poured it on Yorek and set him on fire.
Yorek suffered burns over 80% of his body and died several hours later. He asked emergency responders why Lilienthal would set him on fire.
The defenses asserted by the Defendant are not available.
Yorek suffered burns over 80% of his body and died several hours later. He asked emergency responders why Lilienthal would set him on fire.
The defenses asserted by the Defendant are not available.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Minnesota v. Adam John Lilienthal?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty.
Which court heard State of Minnesota v. Adam John Lilienthal?
This case was heard in District Court, Anoka County, Minnesota, MN.
Who were the attorneys in State of Minnesota v. Adam John Lilienthal?
Plaintiff's attorney: Tony Palumbo. Defendant's attorney: Thomas Shiah.
When was State of Minnesota v. Adam John Lilienthal decided?
This case was decided on July 24, 2015.