COEUR D’ ALENE, Idaho – Week three of the Dan Howard murder trial is underway in Coeur d’Alene. The former ISP Trooper is accused of murdering his wife Kendy and staging it to look like a suicide.
Howard made headlines Friday night when he was arrested at Spokane Airport for allegedly violating the terms of his bond. He has been out on bond during the proceedings. Records show Howard was booked into the Spokane County Jail Friday around 10:40 pm. He was extradited back to Kootenai County Saturday evening.
Howard’s defense attorney said his client was helping a friend return a rental car during his arrest. Howard was not permitted to be within two miles of an airport.
The defense wanted the jury questioned about whether or not they were aware of the weekend developments. Prosecutors said the jury was instructed to not consume media coverage or discuss the case with anyone. The judge said, “I trust my instructions to the jury are being followed,” and ultimately ruled not to poll the jury about their knowledge of Howard’s weekend arrest.
The remaining defense witnesses are set to take the stand Monday.
