Benito Albarran Trial
Wrap-up: The defense in the case ended up calling two witnesses before ending for the day. I wish I could tell you more about who they were. The problem is that the constraints of TV make it a little difficult. We have to be live at five, which means you really can't stay in the courtroom later than 4:20 or so. The courthouse closes at 5, so we can't get back inside. Testimony begins again at 9am Friday.
Today is the fourth day of the Murder Trial of Benito Albarran. He's the man accused of killing Huntsville Police Officer Daniel Golden in 2005. I'm blogging or at least trying to blog from the courtroom. The station has given me a laptop with an aircard.
The first witness this morning is Glen Brown, a forensic scientist here in Huntsville. He is an expert at testing guns. He performed tests on the weapons used in the shooting.
Midday Update: The jury left for lunch just before noon. Mr. Brown finished his testimony about the guns used in the shooting. One of the last things he said was that from his investigation, he determined that Benito Albarran shot Golden in the head from only about three to six inches away.
One of the interesting parts of this trial, are the number of questions the jury is asking. I covered several murder trials, including the Mary Winkler case last year, and I've never seen this happen. The jurors in this case are actually raising their hands during testimony because they have a question. Judge Karen Hall has now told them that they need to submit their questions in writing. Those questions are being answered if possible.
I'm now sitting in the courtroom waiting for the afternoon session to start. The prosecution is expected to wrap up their case and the defense may very well begin today as well.
Afternoon Update: Dr. Emily Ward is now testifying. She performed the autopsy on Officer Golden. The jury is also looking at the pictures taken of Golden's body during that autopsy.
Dr. Ward has now completed her testimony. The prosecution is now preparing to call their last witness.
Today is the fourth day of the Murder Trial of Benito Albarran. He's the man accused of killing Huntsville Police Officer Daniel Golden in 2005. I'm blogging or at least trying to blog from the courtroom. The station has given me a laptop with an aircard.
The first witness this morning is Glen Brown, a forensic scientist here in Huntsville. He is an expert at testing guns. He performed tests on the weapons used in the shooting.
Midday Update: The jury left for lunch just before noon. Mr. Brown finished his testimony about the guns used in the shooting. One of the last things he said was that from his investigation, he determined that Benito Albarran shot Golden in the head from only about three to six inches away.
One of the interesting parts of this trial, are the number of questions the jury is asking. I covered several murder trials, including the Mary Winkler case last year, and I've never seen this happen. The jurors in this case are actually raising their hands during testimony because they have a question. Judge Karen Hall has now told them that they need to submit their questions in writing. Those questions are being answered if possible.
I'm now sitting in the courtroom waiting for the afternoon session to start. The prosecution is expected to wrap up their case and the defense may very well begin today as well.
Afternoon Update: Dr. Emily Ward is now testifying. She performed the autopsy on Officer Golden. The jury is also looking at the pictures taken of Golden's body during that autopsy.
Dr. Ward has now completed her testimony. The prosecution is now preparing to call their last witness.
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