Yazeed's Capital Murder Trial: Final Arguments Start

0:00It's March 17th in Birmingham. Let's get into the news. Closing arguments are set to start. Tuesday, March 17th in the Capitol Murder trial of Ibrahim Yazeed. He's facing three counts of Capitol Murder for the 2019 abduction and killing of 19-year-old college student, Anaya Blanchard. The trial has moved quickly after six days of prosecution witnesses. The prosecution wrapped up its case on Monday. The defense then pushed the prosecution, claiming prosecutors failed to prove their points, but the judge shot it down right away. With that, the defense also rested without calling witnesses. This case has gripped the community since Blanchard's disappearance and death made national headlines. Her tragic story highlighted dangers for young women and sparked calls for justice from her family and friends. Key testimony came Monday from experts on the remains. The medical examiner said, From a gunshot wound to the head, though the firing distance was unclear.

1:00A forensic anthropologist noted a projectile and bone fragments in the soil where the body decomposed. If convicted, Yazeed could get the death penalty. Everyone's watching closely as the jury gets the final argument soon. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening.