The State has started its opening statement. They say jurors will hear from the medical examiner and say Shanti Cooper died at the hands of David Tronnes.
The prosecution is now going over Tronnes and Cooper's history including the purchase of their Delaney Park home.
Prosecution says in 2017 the "real meat" of their home renovation took place. They say the home renovation caused tension between the Cooper and Tronnes.
According to the prosecution, the home was set to appear on a 'zombie house flipping show.' The prosecution says it was supposed to be a 'lifeline' to save their home. They say Shanti wasn't interested in what they wanted to do.
The prosecution now detailing the hours leading up to Shanti Cooper's death and Tronnes' 911 call.
Prosecution says they will call upwards of 25 witnesses in this case.
The defense has reserved their opening statement. Recess for lunch until 1:00 -- the State will call up their first witness at 1:00.
Prosecution focused heavily on the house renovation being a point of contention between Tronnes and Cooper. They said they got deeper and deeper into it and it eventually became a 'money pit.’
The prosecution also focused on the nature of Cooper's injuries and the crime scene. We'll be back at 1:00 -- for now I'm going to listen to the prosecution's opening statement one more time to glean any new details.
Back from lunch -- we should be hearing from the State's first witness shortly.
The state calls Cynthia Demetres -- a 911 call-taker with Orlando Police who took Tronnes' 911 call.
They are now playing the 911 call.
Tronnes sounds like he is sobbing/wailing on the call while trying to explain to the dispatcher what is happening.
The State now calling Steven Wilson -- an employee of GEICO in insurance fraud. Prior to that he was with the Orlando Police Department. He responded to the call at the Tronnes/Cooper house.
The State now asking Wilson to explain the photos to the courtroom.
Wilson now looking at photographs of the scene.
The defense is now cross examining Wilson.
Several witnesses have been called, but the State is currently questioning Gary Crosby -- an OPD Crime Scene Investigator who was at the scene in April 2018.