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Montrose man opts for judge-alone trial in wife's murder case
Donald James Danchella, a Montrose man charged with the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Lindsay Danchella, has opted for a judge-alone trial in the B.C. Supreme Court.
During an appearance at the Rossland Law Courts on September 9, Danchella re-elected to have his case heard by a judge rather than a jury. Defence counsel also successfully sought an adjournment of the three-week trial, which was originally scheduled to begin on November 9. Danchella is now expected to return to court on September 28 to establish new trial dates.
Lindsay Danchella, a 44-year-old nurse and care co-ordinator in the Trail area, died in the hospital following an alleged attack at a Montrose residence on November 4, 2024. Danchella has remained in custody since his arrest.
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B.C. Supreme Court · BC Prosecution Service · Donald James Danchella · Lindsay Danchella · Montrose · Rossland Law Courts
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The three-week trial, originally scheduled for November 9, has been adjourned. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · barrierestarjournal.com · nelsonstar.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · wltribune.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Donald James Danchella is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lindsay Danchella. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · barrierestarjournal.com · nelsonstar.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · wltribune.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Donald James Danchella re-elected on September 9 to be tried by a B.C. Supreme Court judge alone. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · barrierestarjournal.com · nelsonstar.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · wltribune.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Danchella is scheduled to return to court on September 28 to set new trial dates. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · barrierestarjournal.com · nelsonstar.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · wltribune.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Danchella has been in custody since his arrest on November 4, 2024. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · barrierestarjournal.com · nelsonstar.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com · wltribune.com · +5 more