Jury selection started Tuesday in the Lenawee County murder trial of Dale Warner.
He is accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, who disappeared from their home in Franklin Township in April of 2021. Her remains were found in August 2024, sealed inside an anhydrous ammonia tank on Dale’s property.
Moments before jury selection began, Warner turned down a plea deal that would have lowered his charge to second-degree murder. The case has attracted national attention, making jury selection challenging.
Hundreds of potential jurors will be questioned over the next two weeks about their knowledge of the case, opinions, and possible conflicts. Some are asked about their connection to a Facebook page called “Justice for Dee.”
The trial is set to begin with opening statements on February 10th.