Dee Ann Warner. Photo courtesy of Parker Hardy The much-anticipated verdict is in. Yesterday, Dale Warner was found guilty of 2nd second degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. Dee was reported missing on Sunday, April 25, 2021, the day after she planned to tell Dale she wanted a divorce and to sell their various businesses. Dale claimed he found her large diamond ring on his desk. He theorized she had run off to Jamaica or Mexico w

Dale Warner in court today. Photo by Tracy Stengel. It appears the prosecution has rested in the Dale Warner murder trial. Dale is charged with the murder of his wife, Dee Ann Warner, and tampering with evidence. Today, Det. Lt. Drewyor of Michigan State Police (MSP) was the on the stand the entire day. In March 2022, Drewyor joined a task force between LCSO, MSP, and the FBI. After seeing surveillance video of Dale gathering welding supplies and moving a welder the day Dee v

Dale Warner. Above his head is his fingerprint. Photo by Tracy Stengel. Today was Day 9 of witness testimony in the Dale Warner murder trial. His wife, Dee Ann Warner was found sealed in an anhydrous ammonia tank on his property. Michelle Ponschke, Forensic Laboratory Manager for Michigan State Police (MSP), examined and analyzed seven paint chips collected from the anhydrous ammonia tank where Dee Ann Warner’s body was found. She compared them with 4 paint sticks, 3 cans of

Dale Warner. Photo by Serge Ivonin The Dale Warner murder trial continued today in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Dale is charged with open murder of his wife, Dee Ann Warner, and tampering with evidence. After being reported missing over 3 years, Dee’s body was found in an anhydrous ammonia tank on Dale’s property August 17, 2024. The first witness was Jack Taeff, a canine handler for Michigan State Police. He arrived at the Warner farm Tuesday, April 27, 2021, two days after

Dale Warner in court today. Photo by Tracy Stengel. Six witnesses testified today during Dale Warner’s murder trial in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Dale is charged with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. On August 17, 2024, over three years after she was reported missing, Dee’s remains were found inside an anhydrous ammonia tank on Dale’s property. Jason Gravelle worked for Dale’s farming business when Dee went missing. A jack o

Dale Warner. Photo by Tracy Stengel. Dale Warner claims he didn’t kill his wife, Dee Ann Warner, but the prosecution is presenting an abundance of evidence that says otherwise. Today, in Lenawee County Circuit Court, much of that evidence came from Dale’s own surveillance cameras. Ironically, those are cameras Dee insisted on having installed. Ivan Boyd worked for War-Ag, Dale’s farming business, for four years until shortly after Dee vanished. He handled field work, made del

Dale Warner moments before viewing his wife's autopsy pics. Photo by Tracy Stengel. The prosecution kicked off the fifth day of witness testimony in the Dale Warner murder trial with more footage of law enforcement interviewing Dale. Dee Ann Warner, Dale’s wife, disappeared from their Tecumseh, Michigan farm on April 25, 2021. It didn’t take long for her family and friends to believe Dale was responsible based on years of marital discord and domestic violence. Frustrated ther

Dale Warner. Photo by Tracy Stengel Electronic evidence collected from cellphones, OnStar, and body cams were a key focus today in the Dale Warner murder trial. Dale is facing open murder and tampering charges in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. This Lenawee County case in Michigan has captured national media attention. Dee was missing for over three years before authorities found her remains in a rewelded fertilizer tank on Dale’s property. Georgia Ziegler, Michigan St

Dale Warner in court today with attorney, Shawn Head. Photo by Tracy Stengel. Testimony continued today in the Dale Warner murder trial. Dale Warner is charged with open murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Dee Ann Warner. For over 3 years, Dee was considered a missing person after disappearing from her Tecumseh, Michigan farm the day after she planned to tell Dale she wanted a divorce. In August 2024, her body was found in a fertilizer tank on Dale’s

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

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