Tenn. v. Mary Winkler: Proposed defense jury questionnaire

Mary Winkler

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Minister's Wife Accused of Murder

Transcribed Statement
On March 24, 2006, Mary Winkler's statement was transcribed by agent Chris Carpenter.
Interrogation Transcript
On March 23, 2006, Mary Winkler was questioned by investigators at the Orange Beach Police Department in Alabama.
Proposed Juror Questionnaire
Mary Winkler's lawyers wanted potential jurors to fill out this questionnaire to gauge their opinions on topics such as spousal abuse and gender roles, but a judge denied the request.

Updated April 9, 2007, 2:11 p.m. ET

Tenn. v. Mary Winkler: Proposed defense jury questionnaire

Lawyers representing Mary Winkler on one count of first-degree murder for shooting her pastor husband requested that potential jurors fill out this 24-page questionnaire to gauge their opinions on topics such as spousal abuse, gender roles and the importance of the church in the community. Judge Weber McCraw denied the request, choosing instead to use the standard two-page jury questionnaire.