Retrial begins in drowning case

A retrial is beginning for a man accused of drowning his wife in their bathtub almost two years ago.

Jury selection started Monday in the trial of 29-year-old Ryan Widmer. He’s accused of killing 24-year-old Sarah Widmer at the couple’s home in August 2008.

Widmer was convicted in April 2009 of killing his wife, but the conviction was set aside by a judge after allegations of juror misconduct during deliberations.

Widmer has been free on bond while awaiting his retrial.

He was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after his conviction in the first trial. Widmer has maintained his innocence, saying he loved his wife and didn’t hurt her.