Borutski remains silent as triple-murder trial begins jury selection

Basil Borutski remained silent as a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf Monday at the opening of his trial on three counts of first-degree murder.
The 59-year-old, who stands accused in the September 2015 killings of Anastasia Kuzyk, 36, Nathalie Warmerdam, 48, and Carol Culleton, 66, said nothing as he was arraigned on the charges, and repeatedly declined to respond when called upon.
“His silence deems we are ready to proceed,” said Justice Robert Maranger, noting the court