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Danielle Kelsen Arrested in Maine, Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Exeter Death of Her Mother-in-Law

An extradition hearing in Ellsworth is set for Dec. 10.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say the 55-year-old recklessly caused 88-year-old Janet Kelsen’s death by inflicting blunt head trauma under circumstances showing extreme indifference to human life.
  • An autopsy determined the death resulted from blunt force injuries and was not natural after initial scrutiny of a possible accidental fall.
  • Danielle Kelsen also faces an unlawful wiretapping charge for allegedly using an electronic device to intercept oral communications with the victim.
  • She was taken into custody in Southwest Harbor with assistance from the Maine State Police.
  • Following extradition, she is expected to be arraigned in New Hampshire’s 10th Circuit Court — Brentwood District Division.