New Updates on Danielle's Killer:
The jury found James guilty on both counts: arson and grand theft auto.
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[UPDATED 2.2.2011 4:10pm
There is a verdict in the case. It will be announced momentarily.
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UPDATE] 2-2 2:17 pm
Closing arguments just wrapped up and the case has now been turned over to the jury for deliberation. A verdict is expected to be announced later today. WCTV continues to monitor the proceedings and will continue to update as more information becomes available.
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[UPDATE] 2-2 Noon --
The State has rested in the Elijah James Case. The Defense is expected to call witnesses after lunch. James has said that he will not take the stand in his own defense.
[UPDATE] 2-2 11:20AM --
Testimony from today:
Elijah James’ brother-in-law and sister testified about James coming over to their house Saturday and they are the ones who took him to Lowe’s to buy all of his supplies. They said they didn’t see him again until Monday, but he didn’t have Danielle’s car on Monday.
The FDLE agent who processes crime scenes testified about blood being found in the car inside the trunk and in the interior. Also, a gas nozzle was found in the car in a sponge.
That Sunday night, a man saw someone suspicious carrying bags, so he called the police. He testified, saying he saw James that night.
Stay with WCTV for updates from the courtroom.
UPDATE 2-1 by Lanetra Bennett
Danielle Brown's father is the first to take the stand Tuesday. As he walked by Elijah James, he didn't even glance at the man on trial accused in the disappearance of his daughter. Brown's mother and sister did the same before testifying that Brown and James argued when they last saw her last February 5 at around 11:30 that Friday night.
James' cousin says James came to his house in Borwn's car around 5 the next morning, offering to drive to the store for beer.
Solomon Mills, James' Cousin says, "He told me to hang on before I got in. He had the back driver's dorr open and he was moving some stuff around the back seat. He told me not get in right then."
Brown's car was found behind pile of debris in the Pavo, Georgia dump that Monday, The insides had been torched and tag, and VIN number were removed.
Clayton Odonel, Pavo city employee, says, "As I approached, I noticed I couldn't see through thw windos.I opened the door and smeeled gas and then called police."
Prosecutors say James was spotted buying gloves, carpet cleaner, windex, trash bags, a gas can, a shovel, and chain saw. The defense attorney says James uses those items as a tree doctor.
The prosecutor says the points of origin of the fire in Brown's car were in the back seat and near the glove compartment.
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