WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE -

Desmond Laster and Anthony Barnes, charged with the killings of Rachel Thompson and her 2 sons, are scheduled to appear in court this week.  Barnes is scheduled to appear in court today while Laster went to court yesterday afternoon.

Thompson's family is continues to have a difficult time dealing with the tragedy and are preparing to relive the nightmare by hearing the details of the murders in court.

Rachel Thompson's family says they plan on attending every hearing.

Laster and Barnes are also accused of killing Brittany Robertson, who was an alleged accomplice in the killing of Thompson and her sons.  Both men have pleaded not guilty.

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