The plea came against the recommendation of Latunski’s attorney, Mary Chartier, who had indicated that she was interested in using an insanity defense at trial.
“While this is not an outcome that (defense attorney) Mr. Krause and I think is in Mr. Latunski’s best interest, we do have to follow Mr. Latunski’s wishes,” Chartier said in court. “We have discussed this matter and consistently he’s been very clear, more than once, multiple times, on his choice and on his reasoning.”
What’s next
Latunski is still due to appear in court at least a few more times.
In October, he will have a review hearing before Shiawassee County Circuit Judge Matthew J. Stewart in which the judge will determine whether Latunski is convicted of first- or second-degree murder or manslaughter.
The upcoming hearing, which works similarly to a mini bench trial, will include witnesses and evidence put forth by both the county prosecutor and Latunski’s defense counsel.
Once a decision has been reached in that hearing, Latunski will be scheduled for sentencing.
There are still court hearings scheduled, but Mark Latunski has admitted to killing Kevin Bacon in December 2019. Here is what has happened between his arrest and his guilty plea.
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I'm thankful this horrific nightmare is coming to an end for Kevin's parents.