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Bathtub focus of Widmer hearing
The fight for Ryan Widmer to possibly get a fourth trial is now in the hands of the 12th District Court of Appeals.
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Widmer's request for 4th trial denied
If convicted murderer Ryan Widmer wants a fourth trial, an appellate court will have to grant it.
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Attorney says Widmer could win 4th trial
Attorneys for Ryan Widmer filed an appeal Monday claiming the bathtub was seized illegally and several other errors violated his constitutional rights. A Cincinnati attorney says some of the points could win Widmer a fourth trial.
- Ryan Widmer Trial Timeline
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- Your Widmer Trial Guide
Key Players
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The Accused-
Ryan Widmer, 30, who stands trial for the 3rd time, is accused of murdering his wife, Sarah in August 2008. Conviction was overturned due to jury misconduct in 1st trial and 2nd trial resulted in a hung jury.
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The Victim-
Sarah (Steward) Widmer, 24, worked as a dental hygienist in Fort Thomas, Ky. She died in the couple’s home at 5250 Crested Owl Court in Hamilton Twp., Ohio on Aug. 11, 2008.
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Defense Team-
Jay Clark and Lindsey Gutierrez served as defense counsel for Widmer in his 2nd trial. Charles Rittgers is serving as counsel for Widmer for the first time. His father represented Widmer during Widmer’s 1st trial.
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The Prosecution-
Asst. Prosecutor Travis Vieux and 1st Asst. Prosecutor John Arnold prosecuted Widmer in the 1st and 2nd trial and will return for the 3rd.
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The Judge-
The Hon. Neal Bronson has presided over all three trials. On April 29, 2010 the judge issued a Gag Order to all involved with the case.
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I-Team: Who is the mystery witness?
Jennifer Crew is no stranger to the courts, but this time she's a witness rather than a defendant.
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Lead Detective-
Experts said Lt. Jeff Braley lied on his job app, but that won’t come up in this trial because the judge ruled against questioning him about it.
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Dr. Werner U. Sptiz-
Forensic pathologist testified in 1st two trials that the cause of death was drowning, but that no one can determine the manner of death; and testified that bruising on her head, neck was brought on by CPR.
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Warren County Coroner-
Russell Uptegrove conducted an autopsy on Sarah Widmer's body. He ruled the cause of death: drowning.
Widmer Trial in Photos
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Inside third Widmer trial
Ryan Widmer's third trial led to a guilty conviction.
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Key players in the Widmer trial
Several people make up the 3rd murder trial for Ryan Widmer, who is accused of murdering his wife Sarah in 2008. The key people include: the accused, the victim, the attorneys, witnesses and the lead detective.
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Ryan and Sarah Widmer
On April 19, 2008 Sarah and Ryan Widmer were married. On Aug. 11, 2008 Sarah died at their Hamilton Twp., home. Ryan is currently on trial for the 3rd time for the drowning death of Sarah.
