Kunkel parole denial opens door for possible new trial in decades-old murder case

Kunkel parole denial opens door for possible new trial in decades-old murder case

BISMARCK — The 40-year-old murder case involving Werner Kunkel has turned into a legal game of chess. There are three possible endings: Kunkel, the convicted killer, remains in prison for the rest of his life; he is released and deported to his native Germany; or he is found to be wrongly convicted and is set free. Normally, when someone is denied parole, they have to wait at least two years for another chance at freedom. However, the parole bo…