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May 14, 2008

Bunnell trial: Closing arguments expected, then to jury

PROVIDENCE -- Lawyers are expected to make their closing arguments today in the trial of a woman facing murder charges after the beating death of her 3-year-old nephew who had been in her care.

On the witness stand yesterday, Katherine Bunnell, 24, denied allegations made by a babysitter that she had dropped the child, Thomas “T.J.” Wright, on the floor or brutally beat him.

Bunnell’s former boyfriend, Gilbert Delestre, 27, was also called as a witness, but refused to answer questions, claiming his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Delestre also faces murder charges in the child’s death.

The trial is set to resume today in Superior Court with closing arguments. The jury is expected to begin deliberations later in the day.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:36 AM | Permalink

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