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The state will make its closing address to the jury today in the trial of Karlene Alexander, who is charged with the unlawful killing of her reputed husband, Kenneth Harris.Defence Counsel Mark Waldron addressed the jury yesterday. Alexander, 41, a former policewoman,Rick Wild Indians Jersey, also addressed the court. She said that it was an accident,Michael Roberts Jersey, and that she did not mean to kill Harris. Alexander said that she and Harris were fighting when she thrust a knife at him.Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police Morgan Chalmers,Scott Kazmir Jersey, one of the witnesses who testified during the trial, had said that,Ashley Young Jersey UK, during his investigation, he learned that Alexander had made several reports of abuse inflicted on her by the deceased. He also said that, the morning after the incident had occurred, he had to order a subordinate rank to escort Alexander to a doctor for medical treatment.Police Sergeant Trotman, the crime scene investigator, had also testified. He said that he visited Prospect,Jeff Beukeboom Rangers Jersey, East Bank Demerara on January 10, 2006,Wholesale Jerseys China, and did a preliminary survey, looking both indoors and outdoors.According to him, he also saw the motionless body,King Dunlap Chargers Jersey, identified as that of Harris, and that a black handled knife with what appeared to be blood on the blade was nearby. He added that there were also what looked like bloodstains on the kitchen floor and walls of the house. There was a hub of activity regarding the admission of the alleged murder weapon as evidence.However,Kyle Lowry Team USA Jersey, Justice Patterson ruled that a sealed parcel containing the alleged murder weapon is inadmissible. Karlene Alexander, 41, is indicted for the murder of Kenneth Harris, 49, which occurred on January 10, 2006.The matter is being heard by Justice Winston Patterson,Josh Harding Jersey, and will continue today with state counsel Dianna Boyan and Kara Duff-Yehudah prosecuting, and defence counsels Mark Waldron and Rushelle Liverpool representing the accused. |
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