Defendant Luc Tieman, right, consults with his attorney, Stephen Smith, during the first day of his trial in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday. Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

Assistant Attorney General Leanne Robbin holds a photograph of Valerie Tieman during the first day of Luc Tieman's trial Monday. Luc Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

Defendant Luc Tieman listens as the jury is given instructions by Justice Robert Mullen during the first day of his trial in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday. Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

Assistant Attorney General Leanne Zainea questions a witness in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday during the first day of the trial of Luc Tieman, who is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

Defendant Luc Tieman, left, and his attorney, Stephen Smith, listen to testimony during the first day of his trial in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday. Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.

Defendant Luc Tieman, left, consults with his attorney, Stephen Smith, during the first day of his trial in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday. Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman. At center is Assistant Attorney General Leanne Zainea.

Defendant Luc Tieman takes notes during the first day of his trial in Somerset Superior Court in Skowhegan on Monday. Tieman is accused of murder in the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.