It took a jury 11 hours to reach a verdict in the Tyler Dahm's trial. They found him guilty of first degree reckless homicide in the death of Karen Dombrowski, 37. Prosecutors originally charged him with first degree intentional homicide.
A jury found Dahms guilty of second degree attempted homicide in the stabbings of Kenneth Dombrowski, again a lesser charge. Then they acquitted him of attempted homicide charges in the stabbing of Michael Dombrowski.
Despite the lesser charges, prosecutors say they're pleased with the verdict. Prosecutor David Knappen says, "I do not fault the jury at all for the verdict that they rendered in light of the facts and evidence i presented, it's the appropriate verdict."
I placed a call to Dahms' attorney for a comment on the verdict, we have not yet heard back. As soon we do, we will let you know.
The verdict follows a week of testimony detailing what happened on May 15, 2011. Prosecutors say Dahms brutally stabbed the Dombrowski's after being asked to leave a party on their property in the Town of New Hope, just outside of Stevens Point, but Dahm's attorney claims it was all self-defense.
Karen Dombrowski’s husband, Michael and his brother, Kenneth Dombrowski were critically injured, but did survive.
Dahms is also facing several charges related to the burglary of a restaurant that took place the night before the stabbing, where he is accused of stealing several containers of alcohol.
In July, Dahms entered not guilty pleas to first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of attempted-first degree intentional homicide.
A sentencing date has not yet been set, however, he could face at least 60 years in prison for the death of Karen Dombrowski.
Dahms Trial Headed to Jury
