A Voice For The Voiceless

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

Dale Warner. Photo by Tracy Stengel. The first round of jury selection for Dale Warner’s murder trial ended today. Ninety-six jurors advanced to the second and final round which is expected to begin Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Both the prosecutor and the defense attorney said they were comfortable with that number. During the first round, there was a questionnaire to fill out. After receiving juror instructions from Judge Olsaver, potential jurors were brought in the courtroo

Dale Warner. Photo by Tracy Stengel Today marked the sixth day of jury selection for the Dale Warner murder trial. Dale was charged in November 2023 with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner . Dale currently resides in Lenawee County Jail. This case has garnered massive media attention. There have been Dateline, 48 Hours, and People Magazine Investigates documentaries. The case has been the subject of podcasts, social media reels,