A Voice For The Voiceless

Dee Ann Warner. Photo courtesy of Parker Hardy. Today marked the second day jurors listened to testimony in the Dale Warner murder trial. Dale is charged with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. On January 27, 2026, Dale turned down a plea deal for 2 nd  degree murder and tampering with evidence. Dee was missing from April 25, 2021 - August 17, 2024, when her remains were found in a rewelded anhydrous ammonia tank on Dale’s proper

Dee Ann Warner. Photo courtesy of Parker Hardy. Opening statements and testimony began today in Dale Warner’s trial. He is charged with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner, who was reported missing April 25, 2021. David McCreedy, of the prosecution, began by showing a close-up picture of the victim on a large screen. Dee had a vibrant smile with a splash of sunshine on her face. McCreedy said Dee died of strangulation and blunt for

Retired Detective Kevin Greca in court today. Photo by Tracy Stengel. An evidentiary hearing was held this morning in Lenawee County Circuit Court to tie up any loose ends before Dale Warner’s trial. Dale was charged with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. The court expects to hear opening statements tomorrow. There were a series of motions Judge Olsaver heard on Friday, February 6, 2026, including a motion made by the defense as