MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A man charged with killing a dog trainer whose clients included some of Seattle's most famous residents has testified that he shot the trainer in self-defense and dumped his body into the sea.
Michiel (MIKE'-al) Oakes said Tuesday during his murder trial that Mark Stover invited him to his home, then shot at Oakes.
Oakes says he was saved by the bullet-resistant vest he was wearing. Oakes is a security expert who was dating Stover's ex-wife.
Oakes says Stover was shot by his own gun as Oakes disarmed him. He says he ditched Stover's body by a dilapidated dock behind a casino.
His attorney has told jurors that Stover confronted Oakes, made threats against his children, and even stalked the couple when they took a trip to Montana.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
