BECKLEY, W.Va. – The trial for Natalie Cochran, a woman accused of poisoning and killing her husband has begun, and WVVA’s Robert Castillo is in the courtroom.
Jury selection started on Monday, but a juror was replaced on Wednesday because of reported problems at home and allegedly talking to someone about the case. Castillo said the juror had to be replaced.
You can watch the trial live on a live feed from Court TV.
As of 11 a.m., opening statements have been held and the first witness has been brought to the stand.
The first time Cochran was indicted, the charges were dismissed until new evidence was introduced into the case. Now charged again, prosecutors contend she poisoned Michael Cochran with insulin. Cochran is a former pharmacist in Daniels, and currently serving 11 years in prison for her role in a fraud scheme. Cochran’s murder case was expected to go trial in October, but in her pretrial hearing, her attorneys argued the discovery process is incomplete.
WVVA will provide updates as they come in from Robert Castillo in the courtroom.
You can read previous stories about Cochran and the trial below:
Natalie Cochran’s case continued until December
Natalie Cochran trial set to begin in January
Natalie Cochran re-indicted for murder of husband
Natalie Cochran pleads “not guilty” to murder of husband
Jury selection for Natalie Cochran trial begins
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