Lil Jbo's Mom Fights for Justice in Trial

0:00On April 2nd, after nearly three years, the trial for the murder of North Carolina rapper Lil J. Bo finally kicked off this week in Robuson County, Courthouse. 27-year-old Chamberlain Oxendine faces charges in the shooting death of Tazari Butler, and Lil J. Bo's mom, Shauna Lowry, showed up ready to. Fight for justice. The family endured four tough bond hearings where Oxendine's team kept pushing for his release, forcing them to relive the nightmare right up to 90 days before trial. Lowry spoke out about the raw pain of it all, questioning why a grieving mother has to keep dragging her heart through court like that. Lil J. Bo left behind three young kids who grew up without their dad, but Lumberton honored his music legacy with Tazari Butler Day on June, 27. Prosecutors are leaning on DNA evidence, saying Lil J. Bo's wasn't on the gun. Oxendine claims got pointed at him. The defense calls it self-defense to protect himself and his little brother, with surveillance video, audio recordings, and over 20 witnesses set.

1:04For the two-week trial, Lowry's grit has kept his case burning bright through every delay, proving a mother's push for truth won't quit anytime soon.