Defense Witnesses: Delbert Huber Had Tim Huber Cowed

Witnesses told a jury in Kandiyohi County District Court Thursday that Tim Huber was under the thumb of his father, Delbert—including physical abuse.

Delbert Huber is serving 30 years for killing Tim Larson of Albertivlle in 2011. His son, Tim Huber, is now on trial for his alleged role in Larson's shooting death.

The West Central Tribune reported:

Friends and neighbors of Timothy Huber testified this morning they witnessed Delbert Huber verbally and physically abuse his son and that the son was clearly subservient and obedient to his father. ... Edward Rossman, also a neighbor to the Hubers, earlier testified that Timothy Huber helped him hang siding after the murder, but before it was reported to law enforcement.

Rossman, this time as a defense witness, testified that Delbert Huber told him about hitting Timothy Huber in the head with a baseball bat. When Rossman later questioned Timothy Huber about it, Rossman said the son called it a “misunderstanding” and that Timothy Huber’s eyes were “cross-eyed” for a couple of weeks after that.

Read the full article at wctrib.com.

KWLM reported that the trial will resume next week:

The Timothy Huber murder trial in Willmar is in recess until Monday morning. Yesterday morning the defense called 5 witnesses before concluding their case. Closing arguments will take place next week before going to the jury.

Read the full article at KWLM.com.

Related at Patch:

• Tim Huber at Murder Trial: Tim Larson Called Me 'Stupid Idiot'

• Delbert Huber: Tim Larson Was Going to 'Do Us In'

• Debra Larson: My Husband Said Tim Huber Wouldn't Leave Property