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Jeffrey VanVels Trials

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  • The Jeffrey VanVels Trials began on February 25, 2008 to decide VanVels involvement in the July 8, 2007 shooting of Grand Rapids police officer Robert Kozminski. On March 5, 2008 the verdict of first-degree murder was cast, sentencing VanVels to mandatory life in prison without the opportunity for parole. A confession from VanVels, taped by Grand Rapids police during interrogation, was instrumental in the conviction.
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    1. Trial began February 25, 2008
    2. Defendant: Jeffrey Vanvels
    3. Found guilty of the July 8, 2007 shooting of Robert Kozminski
    4. Sentenced to mandatory life in prison without chance of parole
    5. A confession was taped during early interrogations
    6. After the shooting officer Matthew Dwyer fired a shot at Varnels' empty house
    7. Claimed he saw the suspect inside
    8. After investigation, Matthew Dwyer was fired
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