James Peaslee of Easton (center), who is accused of killing 79-year-old Paul Hilenski of Bridgewater, appears via video from the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton, Jan. 19, 2018.
(Christopher Bouchard | Aroostook Republican & News)
An Easton man charged with killing his 79-year-old stepfather in Bridgewater last year is due to stand trial.
Jury selection in the trial of James Peaslee is set to begin on Wednesday. Opening statements will begin once a jury is seated.
Police arrested Peaslee just hours after they responded to a 911 call and found Paul Hilenski’s body in his Bridgewater home in January 2018.
Police have released little information but the indictment indicates a gun was used to kill Hilenski. Records indicate Peaslee has been convicted of multiple crimes, including criminal threatening terrorizing, assault and drug trafficking.
This article originally appeared on www.bangordailynews.com.
