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Jury draw begins for Fern Feather murder case

The trial for Seth Brunell, accused of murdering Fern Feather, started with jury selection.
In April 2022, Brunell, then 46, allegedly stabbed and killed 29-year-old Fern Feather, a trans woman.
Brunell had met Feather a few days prior to the stabbing, and investigators believe they were in a car.
Brunell claimed self-defense, stating Feather propositioned him, but police found no attack evidence.
Brunell faces a second-degree murder charge; if convicted, he could face a life sentence.

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Jury selected for murder trial of Seth Brunell in killing of Fern Feather

Brunell has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge, which could carry a sentence of up to life in prison.

4 days ago·Montpelier, United States

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Jury selection begins for man accused of killing transgender Vermont woman

According to a police report, Brunell had met Feather several days before the alleged homicide. Investigators believe the pair were in a car together when Brunell stabbed her.

4 days ago·Plattsburgh, United States

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