Cleveland, Ohio – Testimony unfolded in the jury trial of Tirrell Edwards, a Warrensville Heights man accused of murdering his fiancé, Amanda Williams. Edwards allegedly shot and killed Williams during an argument in their home in October. The prosecution claims murder, while Edwards’ defense team argues that Williams attacked him with a knife, prompting him to shoot her six times in self-defense.
During the trial, Cuyahoga County Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Elizabeth Mooney took the stand. She revealed that Williams’ cause of death was gunshot wounds, ruling it as a homicide. Mooney disclosed that Williams suffered eight gunshot wounds, explaining how one bullet could create multiple wounds. She highlighted the severe impact of the bullets on Williams’ body, particularly one that went through her heart, causing fatal injuries.
Emotions ran high in the courtroom as photos of Williams’ deceased body were presented, leading to visible distress from her family and even a juror. Edwards kept his head down throughout this ordeal. The prosecution later called Curtiss Jones, Supervisor of the Trace Evidence Unit at the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, to testify. Jones determined that the gunshot hole in Williams’ arm sleeve indicated a close-range shot.
Lisa Moore, a DNA Analyst, testified about DNA found on the handle of the knife. While a match was identified between the handle and Williams, Edwards’ DNA was not found. The trial continues with more witnesses expected to take the stand, including a lieutenant from the Warrensville Heights Police Department. The case sheds light on a tragic incident that has left a family grieving and a community seeking justice.