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State of Washington v. Dennis Wolter
Date: 06-14-2013
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Judge: Robert Lewis
Court: Superior Court, Clark County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: Tony Golik
Defendant's Attorney: Therese Lavallee
Description:
State of Washington charged Dennis Wolter, age 46, with first-degree murder in conjunction with the death of his estranged girlfriend, Kori Fredericksen, in May of 2011. Fredericksen was stabbed more than 70 times. Her body was found in a ravine about a mile from where Wolter was stopped for speeding and was observed to be covered with blood.
Defendant claimed that the murder was not premeditated and that he suffered from diminished mental capacity.
The State presented evidence that Wolter planned to kill Fredericksen because: Fredericksen had a restraining order against Wolter and she would have been a witness in a state criminal domestic violence case.
Defendant claimed that the murder was not premeditated and that he suffered from diminished mental capacity.
The State presented evidence that Wolter planned to kill Fredericksen because: Fredericksen had a restraining order against Wolter and she would have been a witness in a state criminal domestic violence case.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and faces life in prison without parole.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Washington v. Dennis Wolter?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and faces life in prison without parole.
Which court heard State of Washington v. Dennis Wolter?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Clark County, Washington, wa. The presiding judge was Robert Lewis.
Who were the attorneys in State of Washington v. Dennis Wolter?
Plaintiff's attorney: Tony Golik. Defendant's attorney: Therese Lavallee.
When was State of Washington v. Dennis Wolter decided?
This case was decided on June 14, 2013.