Posted on 01/06/2018 12:35:01 AM PST by nickcarraway
Robert Trundy 38, of Hebron is charged with manslaughter and two other offenses in the Oct. 28 death of Karen Wrentzel.
Deer hunter Robert Trundy pleaded not guilty Friday in the Oct. 28 shooting death of Karen Wrentzel on her property in Hebron.
Appearing in Oxford County Superior Court, Trundy, 38, of Hebron denied charges of manslaughter and failure to provide aid to a person and to report a hunting accident. He is scheduled to return to court March 9.
Robert Trundy, shown in Oxford County Superior Court on Nov. 8, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of manslaughter and failure to provide aid to a person and to report a hunting accident. He is charged in connection with the shooting death of Karen Wrentzel while he was hunting in October. Robert Trundy, shown in Oxford County Superior Court on Nov. 8, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of manslaughter and failure to provide aid to a person and to report a hunting accident. He is charged in connection with the shooting death of Karen Wrentzel while he was hunting in October. Sun Journal photo RELATED HEADLINES Hunter indicted in death of Hebron woman, faces additional charge Trundy was indicted by the Oxford County grand jury on Dec. 15.
Wrentzel, 34, died on her property along Greenwood Mountain Road about 10:30 a.m. when she was shot by Trundy on opening day of deer hunting season for Maine residents, Game Warden Anthony Gray said in an affidavit.
Trundy said he could see “what he thought was the ‘ass of a deer’ with a tail, skinny legs and a possible glimpse of what he thought could have been part of a head or antler of a deer,” Gray wrote.
Under Maine law, a person is guilty of manslaughter when he or she acts recklessly or with criminal negligence and causes the death of another person. A conviction is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
Maine law requires a hunter who knows or “has reason to know” that he has caused injury to another person by a firearm, a bow and arrow or a crossbow while hunting to make himself known to the victim, render first aid and notify a game warden or other law enforcement officer as quickly as possible.
Failure to do so is a Class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
What a dumb ass!
Know your target and what is beyond it.
i thought this happened late in twilight and he shot her.
And why was he hunting on her property?
And somehow thinks that is a valid defense?
This clown needs the jail time as a lesson, or at least to keep the public safe from him.
It’s really simple, properly ID the target. And always be aware what lies beyond the target should you miss.
That’s the single biggest reason I do not allow hunting with high powered rifles near our property. I came close to getting nailed once, after that I take my 40 cal and go investigate hunters and run them off if they are unsafe.
On or near your property.
On is one thing running hunters off others property or public property id most likely illegal.
This guy needs his azz removed. d:^|
Sorry, it’s not looking good for this guy. And unfortunately the lady won’t be coming back.
See you in 30 years, asshat.
Never hunted in Maine’s woods have you.
I am sure glad you will not be on his jury.
If it wasn’t posted why wouldn’t he hunt on her property?
Just like the leftist pick the worst picture of him and the best picture of her.
Are you saying you shoot at unknown objects in “the Maine Woods”?
Nope
Was the Woman in a Bambi costume or something?
Don’t waste time with a trial. Send him straight to jail. Guilty PERIOD!
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