Rhonda Mertes Murder Case Updates
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NEW INFO: Court Finds Attorney for Appeal for Man Convicted of Mertes Murder
After a couple of tries, the court has found an attorney for James Emerson's appeal. He was convicted of the 1999 murder of Rhonda Mertes earlier this year. The first two lawyers chosen had a conflict of interest, so they couldn't represent Emerson.
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NEW INFO: Search Continues for Attorney for Man Convicted of Mertes Murder
Two attorneys appointed to represent convicted killer James Emerson say they can't do it because of a conflict of interest. Emerson wants to appeal his conviction for the 1999 murder of Rhonda Mertes in Wausau.
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NEW INFO: Judge Rules Mertes Killer Will get Public Defender for Appeal
James Emerson, the man convicted of the 1999 murder of Rhonda Mertes will get a public defender for his appeal. The ruling came after a hearing Monday morning in Marathon County Court.
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James Emerson Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Murder of Rhonda Mertes
James Emerson has been sentenced to life in prison without parole by Judge Greg Grau. Prosecutors say Emerson killed Rhonda Mertes in 1999 after sexually assaulting her.
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NEW INFO: Emerson Sentencing Pushed Back to April 6th
The sentencing for James Emerson, the man convicted of killing Rhonda Mertes in Wausau in 1999, is scheduled for April 6th. He was convicted this week of first degree intentional homicide.
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