(Estherville)– Testimony concluded this (Tues.) morning in the 1st degree murder trial of CeJay Van Der Wilt, charged in the October 2021 death of David McDowell whose body was found along a rural Emmet county road.
The final witness for the state was DCI Special Agent Lynn Olesen. He testified that over 40 people were interviewed and more than 20 search warrants were obtained and executed in the the case. Olesen also talked about an analysis of Van Der Wilt’s cell phone and it’s internet search history for news items related to the case.
The defense then presented its only witness in the case, Starr Gardner, who’s son was a friend of co-defendant Connor Uhde. She testifed that Uhde often mentioned that he wanted to see McDowell killed.
Closing arguments will be held this (Tues.) afternoon, with the case going to the jury following that.
