Victim speaks out at Naughtin status conference

By John Daton

The daughter of Gary Gruenenfelder, the man killed in a head-on vehicle accident in December of 2023 by accused drunk driver Thomas Naughtin, spoke out Thurs., Oct. 24th at a Status Conference in Iowa County Court.

Lacy Gilbertson, the youngest of six children, wished to be heard saying it’s been eleven months later and she is finally able to speak out.  Eight victims were present in court, four via Zoom and four in court.  Naughtin and his attorney, Nicholas John Rifelj, appeared by Zoom.  District Attorney Zachary Leigh appeared for the State in front of Judge Matthew Allen,,,

(See the rest of this story in the October 31, 2024 Chronicle issue)