Jensen Trial Day 11 - The Prosecution Rests

Jensen Trial Day 11 – The Prosecution Rests

Dr. Mary Mainland, MD – Forensic Pathologist
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Mark Jensen is being accused of murdering his wife in 1998 by poisoning her with anti-freeze. On day 11 of his murder trial, an experienced forensic pathologist, Dr. Mainland took the stand. She was Kenosha’s medical examiner from 2005 to 2008. She has performed about 4,000 autopsies, but did not perform the autopsy of Julie Jensen, but did review it after the fact. She testified that she detected ethylene glycol in tissue slides taken from Julie’s body.

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Julie Jensen’s Kidney’s Microscopically Displayed for the Jury
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Mark Jensen
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Dr. Mainland testified that in Jensen’s first trial, she tasked ethylene glycol and it was sweet. She said that now, manufacturers add a bittering agent to the liquid so it’s harder to swallow. “I didn’t swallow it,” she testified today. She showed the jury what a lethal dose of the poison was but showing a NyQuil cap to the jury.

Special Prosecutor Bob Jambois
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Special Prosecutor Bob Jambois and Dr. Mary Mainland, MD
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Dr. Mainland told the jury that she examined most of the evidence in this case and she determined the cause and manor of death ethylene glycol poisoning and homicide, respectively.

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Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Milisauskas
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

After Dr. Mainland’s testimony finished, the state rested. The defense then made a motion to dismiss the murder charged based on insufficient credible evidence. Judge Milisauskas denied this motion, but not before putting all of the evidence he suggested a reasonable jury could use to convict Jensen on the record. It was a long speech.

Jolynn Blei, Assistant to Jensen’s Former Attorney Craig Albee
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin for Kenosha County Eye)

Jolynn Blei, assistant to Jensen’s former attorney Craig Albee, took the stand next and testified about Mark Jensen’s jail location assignments.

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Lori Renker, Scammed by Aaron Dillard
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin for Kenosha County Eye

Lori Renker took the stand and told the jury that jail house snitch Aaron Dillard conned her out of a lot of money and he isn’t credible. He conned her out of money for a home improvement project.

Debra Tegal (Spears) Scammed by Aaron Dillard
(Court TV Still)

Debra Tegal (Spears)’s testimony was played for the jury of her 2008 testimony during the first trial. She testified that Aaron Dillard isn’t credible.

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Frank Quintana (Deceased) – Former Jail Mate of Jensen
(Court TV Still)

Frank Quintana, who was in custody at the time of Jensen’s first trial has passed away. His testimony was played before the jury today. He testified that the inmates, including witness David Thompson threatened Mark in jail, stole from him and threatened him.

The defense plans to call two Doctors tomorrow morning.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Dennis+Jantzen says:

Jan 25, 2023 at 9:39 AM

I think he will be convicted.

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citizen says:

Jan 25, 2023 at 1:08 PM

I would feel better if either the defense, or the prosecutor would call some trans and gay witnesses. How can we as citizens believe the word of so many straight people?

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