ADRIAN, Mi. (WXYZ) — The trial for Dale Warner, a Lenawee County man charged in connection with the murder of his wife, Dee, back in 2021, resumed on Tuesday for day three.
Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report:
First up during the third day was a video that was played, showing law enforcement interviewing Dale in the days after his wife's disappearance.
See the full interview with police in the video below
Next up was Dustin Lolley, who is dating one of Dee Warner's daughters. He was on the stand for about half an hour. You can see his testimony in the video below.
Stacey Brodie, Dee Warner's massage therapist, followed Lolley. She was on the stand for about 20 minutes, during which she reviewed her previous statements. You can see her testimony in the video below.
Stephanie Voelkle, Dee Warner's friend and bookkeeper at Munger Farm, testified next for about 40 minutes. You can see her testimony in the video below.
The next witness was Kyle Wagner, an IT technician who worked for Dee Warner, who was on the stand for just less than 1/2 an hour, and spoke about surveillance video and camera placement on the farm. You can see his testimony in the video below.
The final witness of the day was Brian Busch, Dale Warner's ex-son-in-law, who testified for just over 1/2 an hour. You can see his testimony in the video below.
After Busch testified, court was adjourned for the day. The trial will resume at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Related stories:
- Here's what happened on day 1 of the Dee Warner murder trial
- Here's what happened on day 2 of the Dee Wraner murder trial
- Here's a timeline of the major events in Dee Warner's disappearance and murder
During the first day, prosecutors and the defense gave their opening statements and four people took the stand. Those were two of Dee Warner's daughters, an esthetician and a longtime friend of Dee.
The trial is a long time coming for Dee Warner's family. Her brother, Gregg Hardy, says loved ones braced to hear evidence and see Dale Warner once again.
Watch below: Michigan State Police say arrest made in connection with 2021 murder of Dee Warner
"It’s been nearly five years, and you know it’s been a long battle, but we’re very grateful that we’re there," Hardy told us.
Hardy and the rest of Dee Warner's family have filled the courtroom.
"I have been anticipating the opportunity to hear how you defend the indefensible," Hardy said. "There’s no question, some of it is going to be gruesome, it’s certainly going to be agonizing and play hour by hour on your emotions."
Dale Warner was bound over for trial before investigators found Dee's remains sealed in an ammonia tank on Dale's property in 2024, over three years after she went missing.
Watch below: Dee Warner's family speaks after remains were identified as her body
