You're listening to the evil orphan murder trial of Dima Tower from the Hidden Killers podcast and true crime today.

Excuse yourself, okay? I can't have anybody in any way trying to influence our jury.

They're going to make a decision based on the facts, the witnesses called, etc., and the law. Okay?

At some point during the trial, it may be that autopsy photos are shown.

Of course, those can be graphic and difficult to look at.

Again, if you know, if you're having a difficult time keeping your composure, it's understandable,

but please quietly remove yourself from the courtroom.

You can of course come back in once that type of testimony is completed.

Also, please try not to go in and out of the courtroom if you can avoid it.

I need the jurors to be able to focus on the lawyers when they speak, the court, and the witnesses, and the evidence.

We will take breaks periodically.

We'll have opportunities to leave the courtroom, use the restroom, and make calls.

Please make sure your phones are turned to silent or off.

I appreciate it so we don't have any unnecessary disturbances.

All right. Good morning, Mr. Tower.

Morning.

All right. We have the defendant, Mr. Tower, in the courtroom. We have Mr. Gilman.

We have our prosecutors who are finishing up, getting the evidence pre-marked.

Deputy, do we have all our jurors up?

Yes, sure.

Okay.

Notepads are out.

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