MUSKEGON, Mich. — The murder trial of Jeffery Willis in the June 2014 death of Rebekah Bletsch will not continue Tuesday as previously planned.
The delay centers around an evidence motion by the defense to admit some statements that Willis’ cousin, Kevin Bluhm, made to investigators. The matter was discussed in court Friday, but the defense didn’t file a motion about it until Monday. Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson said he would have a response to the motion submitted by the end of the day.
Judge William Marietti’s secretary said the judge was hopeful testimony would resume Wednesday, though it may have to be delayed further if the judge needs more time to decide what, if anything, in the statements is admissible.
Authorities say Willis shot and killed Bletsch, 36, as she jogged near her Dalton Township home. Willis is also charged with killing Jessica Heeringa, who disappeared from the Norton Shores gas station where she worked in April 2013. A trial for that case has not yet been scheduled.
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