Sons testify against mother, prosecution rests after 30 witnesses in Linda Stermer retrial

Sons testify against mother, prosecution rests after 30 witnesses in Linda Stermer retrial

PAW PAW, MI — After seven days of testimony and 30 witnesses, the prosecution rested Tuesday, April 8, in the Linda Stermer retrial.

Son Says Linda Stermer Told Him to 'Silence' Brother Over Accusations

Trevor Stermer testified that his mother, Linda Stermer, instructed them to lie about the fire and told him to “silence” his brother, Trenton Stermer, if he made accusations against her in Todd Stermer’s death. (4/8/25)

Linda Stermer trial: Sons take the stand, remember deadly fire on Day 9

Testimony from Linda Stermer’s adult children continued Tuesday morning in Day 9 of the trial.