Prosecution rests in double murder trial in Daviess Co.

Prosecution rests in double murder trial in Daviess Co.
Published: Jun. 16, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The defense will begin presenting their case Friday morning in the Chase Simmons trial.

Court officials tell us the prosecution rested Thursday.

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Simmons is charged with murder and assault in the deaths of 16-year-old Amarius Winstead and 18-year-old Jasper Brown.

Deputies say a third victim, 19-year-old Tyler Glover, was also shot. He survived and testified Tuesday.

The deadly shootings happened at a party in Whitesville in June of 2019.

Officials say about 75 people were at the party on Crisp Road.

The trial began Monday.

Trial underway in double murder of Daviess Co. teens
Trial underway in double murder of Daviess Co. teens

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