Little did I know earlier in the week that I would still be here in Selmer on Saturday covering Mary Winkler's trial. The judge wants to move through the testimony so the case can go to the jury for deliberation.
Testimony moved at a good pace this morning. 4 people took the stand before lunch. 3 bank tellers testified that Mary was in financial trouble and that the bank had caught her trying to deposit bad checks. Prosecutors say the Winkler's bank account at Regions in Selmer was overdrawn by $5,000, and that bank employees called Mary several times in the days before Matthew's death. Prosecutors have said Mary was caught up in a swindle knows as the "Nigerian scam." Defense argues the Winkler's were in on the scam together.
I reported Friday the Winkler's oldest daughter Patricia was expected to be called to the stand today. We have been told that won't happen until sometime next week.
Security at the courthouse has been tightened. Someone called in a threat against Winkler. That's something to expect in cases like this.
The courtroom is packed with people today. The Winkler family, with the exception of Matthew's mother and children are present. Several friends of Mary's are sitting on the other side of the courtroom. Her father is not here. He could possibly be called to testify. If that's the case, he won't be allowed in the courtroom until after his testimony.
Expected to take the stand later today, 2 more finacial guru's and an expert in firearms.
More later...
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