PHILIP GATTUSO
Nakvinda appeals murder conviction 
BISMARCK – An attorney for Michael Nakvinda, the handyman found guilty in December of murdering a Fargo dentist, argued on appeal Wednesday that there wasn’t enough evidence for jurors to convict him.
By Dave Roepke , August 31, 2011
Closing arguments today in Kirkpatrick murder-for-hire trial
FARGO – Gene Kirkpatrick’s attorney told jurors when his murder conspiracy trial opened last week that he’d take the stand to defend himself, though he’s not required to by law.
By Dave Roepke , July 28, 2011
State rests case in Kirkpatrick trial
Fargo police detective last of prosecution’s 18 witnesses to take the standFARGO – The defense for Gene Kirkpatrick, the man standing trial for allegedly helping plot the murder of Philip Gattuso, will begin today after the state rested its case Tuesday morning.
By Dave Roepke , July 27, 2011
'Gene's a good man,' says man who bailed accused murder conspirator out of jail
FARGO – Gene Kirkpatrick, the man accused of plotting the murder of his former son-in-law, posted a cashier’s check for $1 million on Feb. 11, 2010, freeing himself from jail on bond.
By Dave Roepke , July 22, 2011
Nakvinda gets life, no chance for parole
Hit man still maintains that he was framed
It was the only sentence the prosecution considered suggesting and the precise result the defense expected: Michael Nakvinda was sent to prison Friday for the rest of his life for murdering Fargo dentist Philip Gattuso 15 months ago.
By Dave Roepke , January 29, 2011
Philip Gattuso murder trial: Judge allows key part of case
An alleged confession by Gene Kirkpatrick, the man accused of hiring a hitman to kill his former son-in-law, was voluntary and is admissible at trial, a judge ruled Thursday.
By Dave Roepke , January 28, 2011
Judge rules man voluntarily gave murder confession in Fargo dentist's death
An alleged confession by Gene Kirkpatrick, the man accused of hiring a hitman to kill his former son-in-law, was voluntary and is admissible at trial, a Cass County judge ruled today.
By Dave Roepke , January 27, 2011
Kirkpatrick murder trial delayed until July 19
The trial for an Oklahoma grandfather accused of conspiring to murder his granddaughter’s father – once set to start Feb. 28 – is now delayed until July.
By Forum staff reports , January 27, 2011
Kirkpatrick murder trial start delayed until July
The trial for an Oklahoma grandfather accused of conspiring to murder his granddaughter’s father – once set to start Feb. 28 – is now delayed until July.
By Forum staff reports , January 26, 2011
Philip Gattuso murder trial: Prosecution resists motion to move trial
Prosectors argue against tossing out police interviewThere’s no basis for moving an upcoming murder trial away from Fargo or for throwing out a police interview conducted with the defendant, Cass County prosecutors argue in briefs filed Tuesday.
By Dave Roepke , January 19, 2011
Target labs played role in Gattuso investigation
Retailer often works on violent-crime cases
Fargo cops had an unlikely partner helping them solve the Philip Gattuso murder case: Target.
By Dave Roepke , January 09, 2011
UPDATED: Kirkpatrick's lawyers seek change of venue, suppression of statements he made to investigators
FARGO – Attorneys for Gene Kirkpatrick have asked a Cass County judge to move his upcoming jury trial out of Fargo and suppress statements he made to detectives during the investigation into the murder of Fargo dentist Philip Gattuso.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 06, 2011
Nakvinda unlikely to provide testimony in Kirkpatrick's trial
Convicted killer seen as ‘damaged goods’
Get a solid grasp on one thread, and you can pull the whole sweater apart. That’s often the upshot of the first conviction in cases involving conspiracy allegations. A defendant found guilty typically has a built-in incentive – a break on sentencing – to testify in the still-pending cases.
By Dave Roepke , December 15, 2010
Guilty: Nakvinda could face life sentence for slaying Philip Gattuso
Roy Gattuso pumped his fist and said “thank you” under his breath when the verdict came in just after 11 a.m. on Friday.
By Dave Roepke , December 11, 2010
UPDATED: Nakvinda found guilty, could face life sentence without parole
FARGO – A jury has found Michael Nakvinda guilty of killing Fargo dentist Philip Gattuso.
The nine women and three men handed down the verdicts shortly after 11 a.m., convicting Nakvinda of murder, robbery, burglary and theft.
By Dave Roepke , December 10, 2010
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