A Waukon man charged with murdering his wife in January of 2024 was denied a recent request for a change of venue, but he was granted a request for jury pool information, with certain restrictions.
Brandon Kasemeier, age 40, of Waukon faces a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife Jami Kasemeier, who was found deceased in his residence Jan. 22, 2024. He requested a change of venue in mid-December, claiming he would not receive a fair trial in Allamakee County due to news coverage, his attorney argued would cause difficulty in finding an impartial jury.
A private investigator hired as part of Kasemeier’s defense will be allowed to ask Allamakee County residents how much he or she knows about the trial, and the results could be used to potentially renew Kasemeier’s motion for a change of venue if he can show there is a substantial likelihood a fair and impartial trial is not possible in Allamakee County.
The trial, which was scheduled to begin later this month, has been rescheduled for May of 2025.
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