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Self-defense claims and a past stabbing incident are among issues a judge is weighing ahead of two upcoming trials in the June 2021 killing of Ricky Balsimo.

Self-defense claims and a past stabbing incident are among issues a judge is weighing ahead of two upcoming trials in the June 2021 killing of Ricky Balsimo.

Authorities launched the investigation after images turned up online.

Tommi Hintz described how she became increasingly suspicious of her two friends, eventually learning of the homicide but still assisting in the disposal of Ricky Balsimo's remains in Lake Superior.

Tommi Hintz described how she became increasingly suspicious of her two friends, eventually learning of the homicide but still assisting in the disposal of Ricky Balsimo's remains in Lake Superior.

Tommi Hintz described how she became increasingly suspicious of her two friends, eventually learning of the homicide but still assisting in the disposal of Ricky Balsimo's remains in Lake Superior.

Jessica Fralich has spent nearly three decades working in the criminal justice system, including 14 years with the county attorney's office.

Jessica Fralich has spent nearly three decades working in the criminal justice system, including 14 years with the county attorney's office.

James Michael Peterson waived his demand for a speedy trial in the death of Timothy Jon Nelson, as COVID-19 concerns have prompted another postponement of the 2019 case.

With forensic test results awaited, and new charges filed in Wisconsin, a judge gave the parties until April to determine next steps in the court process.