Deliberate Homicide Trial Underway for Ashley Whitmore in Lake County
Ashley Whitmore's deliberate homicide trial is underway at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson, concerning a fatal shooting of Adam Mowatt last November.
Billings, MT, November 7, 2026 —
The deliberate homicide trial for Ashley Whitmore began this week at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson. The proceedings are centered on the fatal shooting of Adam Mowatt, which occurred last November.
Whitmore faces charges related to the death of Mowatt. The trial is currently underway, with court sessions taking place in Polson. Specific details regarding the exact date of the shooting last November, the circumstances leading to the fatal incident, or the specific charges filed beyond deliberate homicide were not immediately available in the provided information.
The Lake County Courthouse is the venue for the proceedings. The trial is expected to involve presentations of evidence and testimony from involved parties. As the trial is ongoing, further information regarding its progression, any statements made by the prosecution or defense, or potential outcomes will emerge as court proceedings continue.
The victim, Adam Mowatt, was fatally shot. The investigation and subsequent trial are being conducted in Lake County. Further updates will be provided as the trial progresses and more information becomes publicly available. The current status is that the trial is in progress.
Story summarized from the original created by Robyn Wayne on www.ktvq.com, see more information here.
