It took a while for LE to reach the conclusion it was murder, though. At first, they thought it was suicide. I bet the defense argues for suicide. If LE was convinced at first, maybe defense can convince a jury member.
Pretty hard to explain away stealing $300,000, though.
But defense could claim that the victim committed suicide when she discovered all her money had been stolen....
A previous post stated 6 bottles. That must have tasted horrible.
Great point. Is normal amount "a serving of eye drops" or 8 oz or whatever?
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| Date | Event | Court official | Court reporter | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-13-2023 | Hearing | Dorow, Jennifer R | Strehl, Michelle | |
| Additional text:9:15 AM Defendant Jessy R Kurczewski in court, in custody. Attorneys Pablo Galaviz and Donna Jean Kuchler in court for Jessy R Kurczewski. Attorneys Abbey Nickolie, Randy Sitzberger, and JJ Crawford in court for State of Wisconsin. Case called for Juror Questionnaire Conference. State has complied with victim's rights. Court reminds parties to refer to Juror ID number during conference. Court addresses the letter filed regarding outstanding issues. Court will address during the trial if the situation arises. State objects to the Second Addendum List of Witness filed by the Defense 10/12/23 for reasons as stated on the record. Attorney Kuchler makes arguments. Court denies the addition of the witness at this time. Court places the juror ID numbers on the record that parties agreed to strike for cause. Parties agree to the juror numbers as placed on the record. Court strikes those jurors for cause. Court addresses the requested strikes by the parties. Parties make arguments on the record. Court rules on each individual request on the record. State requests specific seating arrangements and tables in the large capacity courtroom for the jury trial. Court takes the request under advisement due to technological circumstances. Court will address specifics of exhibit submission off the record with the parties. Clerk's office will send the parties the list of the jurors that are coming in each day for voir dire. Defense follows up on request for a witness to appear by zoom (document 213). Court asks the parties to meet and confer on the matter. A renewed motion for the zoom appearance of the witness or any other motions must be filed by 9:00 AM on 10/18/23. Defense requests a timetable with an estimate of when witnesses would be called. Court declines the request for reasons as stated on the record. Court discusses the procedure for voir dire with the parties. Court requests that the defendant be ready for Court no later than 8:15 AM each day. Parties make requests to amend the voir dire script draft they were sent earlier this week. Court makes the requested changes. |
| Count no. | Statute | Description | Severity | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 940.01(1)(a) | 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide | Felony A | |
| 2 | 943.20(1)(a) | Theft-Movable Property >$100,000 | Felony C | |
| 3 | 943.20(1)(a) | Theft-Movable Property >$10,000-$100,000 | Felony G |
| Date | Time | Location | Description | Type | Court official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-23-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-24-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-25-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-26-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-27-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-30-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 10-31-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-01-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-02-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-03-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-06-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-07-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-08-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-09-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-10-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-13-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-14-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-15-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-16-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-17-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-20-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-21-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-22-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-27-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
| 11-28-2023 | 08:30 am | Courtroom SC-G013 | Jury trial - 12 person | Court | Dorow, Jennifer R |
Maybe we won’t get it until after trial?
| Date | Event | Court official | Court reporter | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-18-2023 | Letters/correspondence | |||
| Additional text:Letter from ADA Crawford to the Court requesting to address whether testimony of Dr. Kacinko & Dr. Biedrzycki will be televised in this case. | ||||
| 10-18-2023 | Notice of hearing | |||
| Additional text:Motion hearing on October 19, 2023 at 10:00 am. | ||||
| 10-17-2023 | Motion | |||
| Additional text:Ms. Kurczewski's Motion to Preclude Reference to Suspicious Transactions, filed by Attorney Kuchler. **Reviewed by Judge Dorow on 10/18/23 - All other motions, with the exception of the Motion Relating to Trial Attire, filed by the Defense will be addressed by the court after a jury has been empaneled. The State to file a written response to these motions no later than Monday 10/23/23 at 8:30 am.* | ||||
| 10-17-2023 | Motion | |||
| Additional text:Ms. Kurczewski's Motion for Witness Appearance by Zoom, filed by Attorney Kuchler. **Reviewed by Judge Dorow on 10/18/23 - All other motions, with the exception of the Motion Relating to Trial Attire, filed by the Defense will be addressed by the court after a jury has been empaneled. The State to file a written response to these motions no later than Monday 10/23/23 at 8:30 am.* | ||||
| 10-17-2023 | Motion | |||
| Additional text:Ms. Kurczewski's Motion for Leave to Amend to Witness List, filed by Attorney Kuchler. **Reviewed by Judge Dorow on 10/18/23 - All other motions, with the exception of the Motion Relating to Trial Attire, filed by the Defense will be addressed by the court after a jury has been empaneled. The State to file a written response to these motions no later than Monday 10/23/23 at 8:30 am.* | ||||
| 10-17-2023 | Motion | |||
| Additional text:Ms. Kurczewski's Motion Relating to Trial Attire, filed by Attorney Kuchler. **Reviewed by Judge Dorow on 10/18/23 - The Court will address the motion relating to trial attire only at a hearing on Thurs 10/19 at 10:00AM. All other motions filed by the Defense will be addressed by the court after a jury has been empaneled. The clerk's office shall advise the jail (Lt. Lewandowski) and the court services (Capt. Dussault) division of these requests and provides copies of the request. A representative from the jail and court services are asked to attend the hearing and, at a minimum, are requested to provide the court with any written policies or rules implicated by these requests.* | ||||
| 10-16-2023 | Order | Dorow, Jennifer R | ||
| Additional text:Order Governing Exhibit Process, Signed by Judge Jennifer R. Dorow on 10/16/2023. |
| Date | Event | Court official | Court reporter | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-19-2023 | Video conferencing | |||
| 10-19-2023 | Motion hearing | Dorow, Jennifer R | Schiek, Lori | |
| Additional text:10:08 AM Defendant Jessy R Kurczewski in court, in custody. Attorney Pablo Galaviz in court for Jessy R Kurczewski. Attorney Donna Jean Kuchler appeared by video for Jessy R Kurczewski. Attorney J.J. Crawford in court for State of Wisconsin. Victim/Witness appears by zoom. Attorney Demetra Christopoulos of Corporation Counsel appears with and on behalf of Deputy Jail Administrator, Captain Tracy Lewandowski. Lieutenant Brian Bortmess appears on behalf of Court Services. State has complied with victim's rights. Case called to address the Motion Relating to Trial Attire filed by Defense on 10/17/23. Court has received the recent filings made by the parties. Attorney Christopoulos makes statements on the record regarding the rules and policies of the Jail and what allowances could be made for trial. Lieutenant Bortmess makes statements on the record with respect to how Court Services handles defendants getting ready for trial. Court addresses the requests related to attire, styling tools, and makeup. State takes no position. Court grants the request for the Defendant to wear a necklace, if brought in by the attorneys to be inspected by the bailiff, and worn only in the courtroom. Court denies the request for the Defendant to wear her own undergarments, the ability to use a hair curler/straightener, and makeup. Court addresses the ability of the Defendant to confer with her attorneys outside of the regular business hours. Captain Tracy Lewandowski advises the Court and the parties of the procedure for discovery. Court advises Defense to work with the Jail. All other motions filed will be addressed by the Court after the Jury is empaneled. |
| 2018PR000561 | 10-10-2018 | Waukesha | Reopened | Kurczewski, Jessy | In the Estate of Lynn A Hernan |
| Date | Time | Location | Description | Type | Court official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-27-2020 | Inventory due date | Non-court | Nowakowski, Paul | ||
| 12-06-2023 | 08:30 am | Parties to appear remotely via Zoom. | Order to show cause hearing | Court | Nowakowski, Paul |
| 04-05-2023 | Notice of hearing | Nowakowski, Paul | ||
| Additional text:Order to show cause hearing on December 6, 2023 at 08:30 am. |
