Jurors are hearing from AJ Armstrong's parents themselves in the third murder trial as prosecutors present text messages between AJ and his parents.
Jurors are hearing from AJ Armstrong's parents themselves in the third murder trial. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from Harris County Criminal Courthouse where the trial is underway for Armstrong who's charged with murdering his parents.Jurors are hearing from A.J. Armstrong’s parents themselves in this third trial where AJ stands charged with murdering his parents.
In the family texts AJ’s parents, particularly his mom, over and over say AJ is "lying and scheming."FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more on what was said during the first day of the trial. In May of 2016, AJ’s mom sends him a message saying "All you do is drink, smoke and lie." Evidence also presented to jurors today on this second day of testimony includes an email from AJ’s school taking away his privilege to drive to campus because of the way he was driving.
The officer who placed the sticker on AJ’s shirt seven years ago while AJ was handcuffed testified today saying he did not see blood on AJ’s shirt back then. Two spots of blood were just discovered last month. The defense says it’s likely cross-contamination.Some of the other text messages presented include AJ’s dad telling him "son blow smoke to someone else" and his mom saying AJ is a "bold-faced liar.
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