Moses Lake man accused of killing his estranged wife makes first local court appearance

DAVENPORT – A Moses Lake man accused of killing his estranged wife of 38 years in September appeared in a local courtroom for the first time since he was captured out of state. According to an article published by the Lincoln County Record-Times, Charles Bergman pleaded ‘not guilty’ Tuesday to the first-degree murder of Theresa Bergman whose body was found in a remote part of Lincoln County. Authorities say Bergman struck Theresa in the head with a shovel. A trial date for Bergman has been set for May 17, 2023.
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