BANGOR (ME)
WMTW TV
Nov. 22, 2019
By Renee Clark
A Catholic priest, the friend of a Hampden woman who was murdered in July of last year, took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing her.
The prosecution has rested its case against Philip Clark, 56. He’s pleaded not guilty to the murder of Renee Clark.
Defense witnesses include Rev. Anthony Cipolle. Cipolle was living at the same home as Renee Clark during the months leading up to her murder, but says he was renting a separate space from her.
The defense questioned Cipolle about his relationship with Renee Clark. He said she was his best friend.
When questioned if it was a romantic relationship, he said no. The defense considers Cipolle one of the key witnesses in the trial.
Cipolle testified to a physical altercation between him and Philip Clark the night that Clark allegedly shot Renee 10 times.
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