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Thursday, February 21, 2013  The courtroom was packed with family members, friends and member of the media Thursday, anticipating the opening remarks from the state and defense.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Techel is accused of murdering his wife and their unborn child in 2012.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Attorneys for both sides have been preparing last minute motions for Judge Dan Wilson to consider.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Seth Techel will not stand trial next month as scheduled.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  According to Iowa Online Court records, the trial of Seth Andrew Techel will begin on November 6, 2012.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  The victim in Saturday's death investigation idenfified as 23 year-old Lisa Techel.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Wapello County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call for help on Saturday morning stating a person may have been shot southwest of Agency