1/7/13 - Almost five years after a double homicide took place in Oceola Township; the case is going to trial. A jury was seated late Monday in the case against Jerome Kowalski, who is accused of murdering his brother and sister-in-law inside of their Lyngre Road home in May of 2008. Opening arguments are scheduled begin Tuesday but itâs possible that testimony will also be heard. Police say the Warren man confessed but his defense counsel maintains the statement was only offered after a prolonged interrogation. His brother Richard Kowalski was found shot twice in the head while his wife Brenda had been shot four times in the head, abdomen and chest. Jurors are expected to view graphic crime scene photographs and possibly the police interrogation interview in question. 53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan is presiding over the trial, which will start Tuesday morning with jury instructions in a Howell courtroom. (JM)
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