Trial begins for Burns man accused of shooting wife to death

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A murder trial has begun for a Laramie County man accused of shooting his wife to death last year.

The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports (https://goo.gl/Ve6ixm ) Ronald T. Zimmerman’s trial for the July 20 death of Teresa Zimmerman began Wednesday. The Burns man pleaded not guilty in October to second-degree murder.

Prosecutors say Zimmerman killed his wife because she was yelling at their grandchildren. He faces 20 years to life in prison if he is convicted.

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Information from: Wyoming Tribune Eagle, https://www.wyomingnews.com