OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A trial is scheduled to start today for an Omro man who allegedly killed his wife and a witness to the murder.
Andrew Clark allegedly shot and killed his wife, Melissa Clark, and another man, Lavar Wallace, at an Omro home on Oct. 21, 2020.
A total of 14 jurors will be selected today: the usual set of 12 plus two alternates, court records show. The trial is scheduled to last five days.
Clark, 54, is charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, and one count of attempted corpse mutilation.
Michael Draine told police he and Wallace were in a room together when they heard gunshots, then discovered Clark holding the gun and his wife dead. Subsequently, Clark allegedly shot and killed Wallace.
Draine then helped Clark try to cover up the murders by dousing her body with gasoline. Draine said Clark gave him some money and items to dispose of. Based on Draine’s description, police found a gun matching the size of shell casings from the scene, case and drugs, according to the criminal complaint.
Since the charges were filed, however, prosecutors say additional investigation led to the determination Draine should not be prosecuted. Charges against Draine were formally dropped earlier this week.
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