The Coutts murder conspiracy trial has taken a dramatic turn as a protester disrupted the proceedings by attempting to block a shipment of evidence.
The trial, which began last week, centers around the alleged murder of 25-year-old Sarah Coutts in 2019. Coutts was found dead in her home, and her ex-boyfriend, 27-year-old John Smith, is facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
On Tuesday, as the prosecution presented evidence linking Smith to the crime, a protester attempted to block a shipment of evidence from being brought into the courtroom. The protester, who has not been identified, was quickly removed by security.
The shipment in question contained a key piece of evidence – a blood-stained shirt belonging to Smith. The prosecution claims that the shirt was worn by Smith on the night of the murder and was found in his possession during a search of his home.
The defense team argued that the shirt was planted by the police and that the protester’s actions were a clear indication of the lack of credibility of the evidence.
The judge, however, ruled that the shirt would be allowed as evidence and that the protester’s actions would not affect the trial.
This disruption is just one of many twists and turns in the highly publicized trial. Last week, the defense team attempted to have the case thrown out, claiming that the evidence against Smith was circumstantial. The judge denied the motion, stating that there was enough evidence to proceed with the trial.
The trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with both the prosecution and defense presenting their cases. The outcome of this trial will have a significant impact on the Coutts family and the community as a whole.
As the trial continues, we will continue to provide updates on the proceedings. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.
