The first-degree murder trial of Jeffrey Vogelsberg ended abruptly Tuesday when Vogelsberg pleaded no contest to a lesser form of homicide. Assistant District Attorney Robert Kaiser said that under the agreement, he would seek up to 12 years in prison for Vogelsberg, followed by seven years of extended supervision. Defense lawyer David Karpe agreed to ask for no less than eight years in prison for Vogelsberg.
Let us not forget what happened to Vogelsberg’s brother, Matthew Graville, who was autistic and idolized Jeffery. Jeffery tortured his brother over and over, finally killing him and then buried him in the woods like one might do for a dog. Jeffery Vogelsberg then stood by and did nothing while people were searching for Matthew, and even intimidated witnesses to prevent his torturing and killing from coming to light.