Mark DeSimone is standing trial for the death of Tony Rosales at an Excursion Inlet cabin in May 2016. His attorney plans to argue that the two shots fired back-to-back at Rosales were unintentional discharges.
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DeSimone defense witness demonstrates revolver action in courtroom
Chad Kendrick, a local firearms dealer who is expected to testify for the defense in the Mark DeSimone homicide trial, repeatedly pulls the trigger on a revolver loaded with dummy rounds.
Revolver used to shoot Rosales was not malfunctioning, witness testifies
Vince Bengston didn’t realize someone had used his revolver until he discovered the cylinder had moved and two rounds had been fired.
Investigator, former firearms instructor explains revolver action during DeSimone homicide trial
Some of the investigator’s testimony was focused how the revolver that killed Tony Rosales is fired, including what physically has to happen to fire the single-action revolver twice.
Blog: Jury finds Mark DeSimone guilty of first-degree murder in Rosales death
Follow along today as KTOO Reporter Matt Miller live tweets from the proceedings in Juneau Superior Court.
Witnesses testify that DeSimone admitted shooting victim
Mark DeSimone is accused of shooting Tony Rosales at an Excursion Inlet cabin in May 2016.
Gardentalk – Spacing sprouting spud seeds
Gardeners thinking about a crop of cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower later this season should start them indoors now.
DeSimone’s defense to focus on unintentional firearm discharge
“We agree on the who, the what, the when, the where,” DeSimone’s attorney said. “But, ultimately, what we disagree upon is the how and the why.”
Trial of former Arizona lawmaker in Juneau may receive nationwide attention
Mark Anthony DeSimone, 55, is accused of shooting Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales, 34, in Excursion Inlet in May 2016.
Newscast – Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Stories include the latest on outgoing Rep. Justin Parish of Juneau who faced a sexual harassment complaint earlier this year, a man wanted on warrant surrenders after standoff at cabin near the end of the Steese Highway, Anchorage police release photo of pepper spray suspect, and more than 400 high school athletes traveled to Anchorage…