The trial of a man charged with plotting the murder of three Darien residents will be open to photographers, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday, a first in DuPage County according to the newspaper.
Johnny Borizov of Willow Springs will be on trial beginning April 16 for the murder of Jeffrey, Lori and Michael Kramer, who were shot to death in March 2010 by Jacob Nodarse in a scheme, prosecutors allege, plotted by Borizov and meant to kill Angela Kramer, daughter of Jeffrey and Lori, sister of Michael, and father of Borizov's son.
Angela Kramer was in the house at the time and survived by hiding in a closet and dialing 911, officials have said.
Nodarse pleaded guilty in 2011 to a single murder count in a deal with prosecutors to secure his testimony against Borizov. Nodarse faces a minimum of 45 years in prison when he is eventually sentenced after testifying.
Judge Daniel Guerin ruled Monday that one video camera and one still camera will be allowed in the courtroom despite objections from both prosecutors and defense attorneys, the Trib reported.
Three witnesses who were present in the Kramers' house at the time of the murders will be off-limits for photographers, Guerin ruled.
Read the full Chicago Tribune story here.
Earlier Patch stories on this case:
- Second Trial Date Set for Man Charged With Darien Triple Murder
- Trial for Man Charged in Darien Triple Murder Postponed
- Hearing Scheduled for Arguments over Nodarse Medical Records
- Citing Mental Illness, Nodarse Pleads Guilty to Role in Triple Murder
- Borizov Asks For Separate Trial
- Defense Theory Emerges for One Triple-Murder Suspect
- Judge Upholds Order Blocking Accused Murderer from Visit with Son
- Man Charged in Triple Murder Seeks Visitation Rights with Son
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