OMRO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A witness in a double murder pleaded not guilty Tuesday to allegedly helping the murder — after the murder suspect allegedly killed his wife and another witness in the case.
No trial date was set for Michael Draine, who faces one count of aiding a felon. He returns to court May 19 for a status conference.
Andrew Clark allegedly shot and killed his wife, Melissa Clark, and another man, Lavar Wallace, at an Omro home on Oct. 21. He is scheduled to enter a plea on Jan. 29.
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 allegedly 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.
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