A woman accused of killing a Wisconsin man she said trafficked her as a teenager may get to employ a new defense strategy in her pending murder case.
In June 2018, Chrystul Kizer was charged with shooting and killing 34-year-old Randall Volar III, then setting his home on fire and escaping in Volar’s car. At 17, Kizer was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, arson and auto theft, reported Kenosha News.
Chrystul Kizer (right) was released from jail on Monday after serving two years. She is accused of killing Randall P. Volar III (left). (Photo: Kenosha County Sheriff/Getty)
On Wednesday, June 9, the state District II Court of Appeals ruled Kizer can access an affirmative defense law, meaning she may be able to argue that her actions were the “direct result” of human trafficking.
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