Tag #Robert Wilkin

How does the alleged sexual assault claim fit into Vial's narrative, and what is its potential impact on the defense strategy?

Vial stated that he and Burns concocted a story about Wilkin's death and that he suggested falsely that Burns was sexually assaulted. He maintains Burns struck Wilkin twice with a rock, though he is unsure about a possible third blow. After disposing of the body, Vial washed blood from his clothes and discarded his shirt, which was later recovered.