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Dateline covers Richardson story - June 26, 2008
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Richardson asks for new trial  - June 25, 2008
His attorney alleges misconduct by prosecutors and the jury.

New trial for Richardson? - June 24, 2008
Attorney Karl Numinen told TV6 he intends on filing for one.
  

Life sentence for Richardson - May 19, 2008
Two years after the death of his wife, Richardson is sentenced.

Richardson Sentenced - May 20, 2008
Judge Carmody handed down a sentence of life in prison.
 

Jurors speak out about verdict - April 18, 2008
Autopsy photo and demonstration caught the eyes of the jurors

Attorneys speak out after Richardson verdict - April 18, 2008
The defense and prosecution both agree that it's a relief to have the trial over.

Richardson found guilty - April 17, 2008
Jury found Thomas Richardson guilty of first degree murder.

Thomas Richardson found guilty - April 16, 2008
A jury has found him guilty of first degree murder.

Jury reaches Richardson verdict - April 16, 2008
A short warning has been given before the announcement

Jury Deliberation - Day 2 - April 16, 2008
Ongoing updates on the Richardson Trial from the Schoolcraft County Courthouse

In the hands of the jury - April 16, 2008
Day one of jury deliberations in the Thomas Richardson murder trial ends with no verdict.

Fate of Richardson in hands of jury - April 16, 2008
Jury began deliberations late Tuesday morning.

Jury Deliberation - Day 1 - April 15, 2008
Ongoing updates on the Richardson Trial from the Schoolcraft County Courthouse

Richardson Trial goes to jury - April 15, 2008
Jury deliberation has started in the Thomas Richardson Murder Trial.

Final arguments presented to jury - April 14, 2008
Final rebuttal by prosecution and jury deliberations expected Tuesday

Closing arguments presented - April 14, 2008
After six weeks of testimony case comes to an end.

Final witness takes stand - April 10, 2008
A National Park Service official estimates number of fatalities at national parks

Richardson's mental state examined - April 10, 2007|
Thursday morning the prosecution called rebuttal witness Dr. Dorothy Kahler to testify about Thomas Richardson's mental state after his wife's fall.

Oldest daughter takes stand - April 9, 2008
Laceine Richardson offended by previous questioning by prosecution

Emotions run high in court - April 9, 2008
Thomas Richardson's oldest daughter delivers emotional testimony. 

Did Juanita have an affair too? - April 8, 2008
Family friend said Juanita confided in her that she had two separate affairs.

Defense witnesses testify - April 8, 2008
Jurors hear another side to the story in the Thomas Richardson murder trial. 

The prosecution rests - April 2, 2008
The prosecution's last witness: Juanita Richardson's father.

How did Juanita fall? - April 2, 2008
Prosecution focused on the manner of death for Thomas Richardson's wife.

Alleged girlfriend takes stand - April 1, 2008
Tammy Sian denies Richardson was ever her boyfriend

Richardson's behavior examined - April 1, 2008
Prosecution focues on Thomas Richardson's behavior after his wife's death.

Undercover officer takes stand - March 31, 2008
Natalie Torres sent in to act as prospective girlfriend for Richardson

Kelli Brophy's co-worker testifies - March 31, 2008
Last Friday, Kelli Brophy denied being anything more than just good friends with Thomas Richardson. However, Tammy Jugovich, a co-worker of Brophy's had a different view, which led to some conflicting testimony.

Brophy's boyfriend & daughter testify - March 28, 2008
Brophy denied having a romantic relationship with Richardson, but the boyfriend and daughter had different views

Brophy's daughter testifies - March 28, 2008
She said her mother and Richardson were flirtatious.

Kelly Brophy takes stand - March 27, 2008
Brophy denied having any romantic relationship with Richardson.

Richardson friend testifies - March 27, 2008
Kelli Brophy denies romantic link.

Expert, friend and co-worker testify - March 26, 2008
Prosecution witnesses testified about a woman whom Richardson was allegedly involved with.

Following the Richardson’s money trail - March 26, 2008
Witnesses testified that in the weeks before Juanita's death, Thomas Richardson wanted to make sure the couple had a will before they went on vacation to the U.P.

Juanita's mother takes stand - March 25, 2008
Numerous witnesses testify about Thomas Richardson and Juanita's relationship

Witnesses try to discredit children - March 25, 2008
It was day 14 of testimony in the Thomas Richardson murder trial.

Two Richardson children testify - March 24, 2008
Two of the three Richardson children took the stand

Richardson's son testifies - March 24, 2008
After sitting behind their father through three weeks of testimony, Richardson's children are finally telling their side of the story.

Pathologist and friend take the stand - March 20, 2008
A speech and language pathologist along with Richardson's good friend testify

Head injury to blame for Richardson’s stories? - March 20, 2008
Investigators say at first Richardson told them he didn't see his wife fall from a 140-foot Pictured Rocks cliff.

Former Richardson coworkers testify - March 19, 2008
Prosecution focuses on co-workers from Melody Farms

Richardson’s affair explored - March 19, 2008
While working at Four Winns Boats in Cadillac, Thomas Richardson met a woman in 1999.

More Richardson co-workers testify - March 18, 2008
Co-workers had different views on Richardson in the workplace

Witnesses on Richardson’s memory - March 18, 2008
Testimony continues into day ten.

Witnesses say story changed - March 17, 2008
Witnesses continue to testify Richardson changed story multiple times.

Richardson ready for relationship? - March 17, 2008
Couple says after his wife's death, Richardson was ready to start a new relationship.

Richardson friends take stand - March 13, 2008
Four of Juanita and Thomas Richardson's friends, co-workers and neighbors testify.

Exploring Richardson's relationship - March 13, 2008
According to some friends, the marriage was rocky at times.

Fall at Pictured Rocks re-enacted - March 12, 2008
Re-creations of Juanita Richardson's fall were presented to the jury

Re-creating cliff scene - March 12, 2008
Experts try to reconstruct what happened to Juanita Richardson at Pictured Rocks.

Richardson letter read to jury - March 11, 2008
Three letters written by Richardson presented to jury, one read by witness

Richardson’s suicide story explored - March 11, 2008
Undersheriff says Richardson changed his story about his wife's death.

Juanita Richardson's health - March 10, 2008
Juanita's doctor takes the stand

Deputy says Richardson changed stories - March 10, 2008
Alger Co. Sheriff Deputy says Richardson switched his story twice regarding wife's death.

Richardson's story changed - March 6, 2008
Witness says Richardson changed his story about cause of wife's death.

Ranger testifies in Richardson case - March 6, 2008
Just moments after the incident, Ranger Shaun Hughes was at the Miner’s Castle visitor's center with Thomas Richardson.

Four testify at Richardson trial - March 5, 2008
First pictures of wife's body at scene shown to jury at Richardson trial on Wednesday.

EMT first responder testifies at Richardson trial - March 5, 2008
Witness was first EMT on the scene and also first to start investigation into death.

Richardson Trial-Day 2 - March 4, 2008
2nd round of witnesses took the stand

First responder testifies at Richardson trial - March 4, 2008
Superintendent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore testified Tuesday morning.

First witnesses testify - March 3, 2008
The first set of witnesses testified at Richardson trial.

Opening statements made - March 3, 2008
After investigators compiled evidence, a jury will determine if Thomas Richardson killed his wife Juanita.

Jury chosen in Richardson Trial
 -  February 29, 2008
Fifteen jurors were selected, three of whom will serve as alternates.

Jury selection begins in Richardson trial - February 27, 2008
One-hundred-eighty prospective jurors were called to court Wednesday.

Richardson back in court before trial begins  -  February 14, 2008
Tuesday pre-trial motions were heard in Alger County Circuit Court, among them, whether certain defense witnesses would be able to testify.

Richardson decision is sealed by judge  -  December 20, 2007
Ruling on neuro-psychologists is unknown.

Richardson case looks at expert testimony  -  December 18, 2007
Richardson is the downstate man accused of causing his wife's fall and death from a cliff at Pictured Rocks.

Richardson trial delayed  -  December 4, 2007
Judge approves motion to push back the start of trial by almost a month.

Why was Richardson judge switched?  -  November 20, 2007
His caseload was too heavy, official says

Start date set in Richardson murder trial  -  November 19, 2007
A new judge will preside over the case.

Richardson trial to be heard in Manistique  -  November 6, 2007
It's not expected to start before the end of the year.

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