Albertan takes stand at triple murder trial, says friend gunned down his family
RED DEER, Alta. — A central Alberta man accused of killing his parents and sister took the stand in his own defence Tuesday, telling the court that his friend gunned them down during a botched attempt to steal a deer head.
Jason Klaus and Josh Frank each face three counts of first-degree murder in the Dec. 8, 2013, deaths of Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus.
Klaus told court that Frank shot his family after taking the head of a trophy whitetail deal off of the wall of the family’s farmhouse.
Frank dropped the deer head on the floor after spooking the family dog and then knocked over their Christmas tree.