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Lululemon Trial Continues Friday

Forensics investigator expected to again take the stand.

The Lululemon murder trial is expected to re-convene Friday morning with continued a Montgomery County police forensics investigator who processed the crime scene at the Bethesda athletics apparel shop March 12.

Brittany Norwood stands accused of first-degree murder in the case and her trial is ongoing. Prosecutors have said Norwood killed co-worker Jayna Murray at the shop and to injure her, including a knife, a hammer, a wrench, a mannequin peg and a merchandise peg.

They say Murray had discovered Norwood attempting to steal from the store. Norwood staged the crime scene to make it appear as though the two women had been attacked and lied to police to cover up the crime, prosecutors said.

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Prosecutors say Murray sustained at least 322 injuries, the majority of which occurred while she was still alive. One hundred seven of the injuries were defensive wounds, according to prosecutors.

Norwood's defense is attempting to prove Norwood "lost it" and killed Murray during a fight, but the prosecution is arguing Norwood lured Murray back to the store and pre-meditated the attack.

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Families of both Murray and Norwood have been in attendance at the trial.

Proceedings at the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville are expected to begin shortly after 9a.m.


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