Trial Set for Mary Terry, Accused of Dragging Husband to Death with Truck
Jan 25, 12:00 AM
Mary Terry, a 49-year-old Wisconsin woman and bar owner, is set to face trial for the alleged murder of her husband, Donald Britten Jr. The decision came from a circuit judge this week, following a series of disturbing events that unfolded on the night of October 19.
According to court records, Terry is charged with first-degree homicide and homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. Despite her denial of any wrongdoing, police allege that Terry struck her husband with her truck, leading to his death.
Forest County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a man lying in the road that fateful night. When they arrived, they found Terry standing over her husband's body. Identification was swift, as law enforcement had prior interactions with the couple over the past two decades.
The circumstances surrounding the incident became more suspicious as Terry's account of the events evolved. Initially, she claimed her husband had been hit by an unknown person while driving her truck. However, a series of field sobriety tests revealed that Terry was significantly intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content level of .298.
Terry's narrative shifted during subsequent interviews with the police. She first stated that her truck had stopped in the middle of the road north of her home. Later, she claimed to have gone for a drive with her husband, engaging in a heated argument about her bar, Barb's Place. She asserted that she was dropped off at home after the argument and found her husband injured next to the running truck later.
Police, however, uncovered inconsistencies in Terry's statements. The physical evidence, including marks on the ground, matched the conclusion that Britten Jr. was dragged for 48 feet, resulting in blunt force trauma. Marks on Terry's truck correlated with injuries found on her husband's body.
A crucial eyewitness account emerged when a neighbor reported seeing brake lights outside his window, followed by a prolonged thudding sound. The witness's timely observation and the subsequent investigation played a pivotal role in bringing Terry to trial.
In a disturbing revelation, a fellow inmate claimed that Terry admitted to killing her husband while in detention, stating, "I don’t remember anything." Further investigation led to the discovery of cemetery papers in Terry's vehicle, prompting speculation about the potential disposal of evidence.
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According to court records, Terry is charged with first-degree homicide and homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. Despite her denial of any wrongdoing, police allege that Terry struck her husband with her truck, leading to his death.
Forest County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a man lying in the road that fateful night. When they arrived, they found Terry standing over her husband's body. Identification was swift, as law enforcement had prior interactions with the couple over the past two decades.
The circumstances surrounding the incident became more suspicious as Terry's account of the events evolved. Initially, she claimed her husband had been hit by an unknown person while driving her truck. However, a series of field sobriety tests revealed that Terry was significantly intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content level of .298.
Terry's narrative shifted during subsequent interviews with the police. She first stated that her truck had stopped in the middle of the road north of her home. Later, she claimed to have gone for a drive with her husband, engaging in a heated argument about her bar, Barb's Place. She asserted that she was dropped off at home after the argument and found her husband injured next to the running truck later.
Police, however, uncovered inconsistencies in Terry's statements. The physical evidence, including marks on the ground, matched the conclusion that Britten Jr. was dragged for 48 feet, resulting in blunt force trauma. Marks on Terry's truck correlated with injuries found on her husband's body.
A crucial eyewitness account emerged when a neighbor reported seeing brake lights outside his window, followed by a prolonged thudding sound. The witness's timely observation and the subsequent investigation played a pivotal role in bringing Terry to trial.
In a disturbing revelation, a fellow inmate claimed that Terry admitted to killing her husband while in detention, stating, "I don’t remember anything." Further investigation led to the discovery of cemetery papers in Terry's vehicle, prompting speculation about the potential disposal of evidence.
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