Murder victim Pamela Zimmerman’s friends claim she feared her ex-husband

Posted on May 15, 2017

 

 

Kirk Zimmerman and Pamela Zimmerman
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police)

 

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Four days of pre-trial hearings are underway in the Kirk Zimmerman murder case, as prosecutors want a judge to allow testimony from friends who claim murder victim Pamela Zimmerman worried about her safety.

Pamela Zimmerman was shot multiple times in November 2014. Her body was discovered in her office on East Washington Street.

Three-years before the killing, Mrs. Zimmerman’s friend, Lisa Haas, said they discussed the Zimmerman’s divorce…and Pamela reportedly said, “If anything happens to me, make sure you have Kirk checked.”

Another friend, Marla Knuckley, said Mrs. Zimmerman told her Kirk felt his ex-wife was ruining his life.

Mary Donnelly, who used to live across from the Zimmermans said Pamela told her she feared she would not see her kids again if she divorced her husband.

The judge has yet to schedule a trial date.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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