A Voice For The Voiceless

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

On the left, Dale Warner with attorney, Shawn Head. Photo by Tracy Stengel. Eleven men and 5 women will serve as jurors in Dale Warner’s murder trial in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Four will be alternates. This morning, Judge Olsaver denied the defense’s motion for change of venue. He acknowledged the massive media attention this case has garnered, but media attention does not inevitably lead to an unfair trial. He increased peremptory challenges by 50% for the defense and

Dale Warner with attorney, Shawn Head today. Photo by Tracy Stengel. There was a Daubert hearing in Lenawee County Circuit Court today in preparation for Dale Warner’s murder trial. The hearing was to determine whether or not to allow Michelle Ponschke of the Michigan State Police Crime Lab to testify during the trial. The defense not only scrutinized Ms. Ponschke’s qualifications but also challenged the relevance of her analysis. Dale’s wife, Dee Ann Warner, was reported mis