Witness tampering charged in Wolusky trial

Tristan Wolusky

CONCORD, N.H. - A Rochester woman was charged Sunday with witness tampering in the upcoming murder trial in the death of teenager Aaron Wilkinson of Madbury.

Alexandria Wyant, 21, of Rochester, is accused of trying to tamper with witnesses and informants concerning the June trial of Tristan Wolusky of Rochester, charged with first-degree murder in Wilkinson's death.

Wolusky, 19, of 46 Lowell St., along with Zachary ''D.J.'' Pinette, 19, of 5B Rankin St., Springvale, Maine, and Michael Tatum, 22, of 236 Young Road, Barrington, are all accused in the death of Wilkinson, who suffered some 22 stab wounds the night he was killed June 21 in the driveway of his Madbury home.

Court documents and testimony allege that Wolusky lured Wilkinson out of his home, then wrestled him to the ground whereupon Pinette and Tatum joined in attacking him with a knife and machete striking blows to the shoulder, back and head. The trio are said to have intended to rob Wilkinson of drug money they thought he would have had on him. In fact, they made off with about $30 and a cellphone.

A press release Sunday issued by New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster gave no further information regarding the nature of the tampering charge.

Pinette pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and falsifying physical evidence earlier this month, and Tatum is scheduled to plead guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and falsifying physical evidence on April 24. Both are expected to testify against Wolusky at his June trial.