By SUSAN SHARP
JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Here is Susan Sharp's latest update from the courtroom:
11:50AM-A 911 dispatcher has been on the stand. An audio recording revealed Heather Allen told 911 her son had been sick five days when she called for an ambulance. A paramedic who went to the home said Ausmus’ blood pressure was 53/50 when they arrived. Testimony is continuing.
9:30AM- A jury has been seated. As the sixth round of jury selection began all parties agreed on the jury participants seated in the box. Eight men and six women will serve as the jury with two alternates. Opening arguments will begin in a few minutes.
With court lasting until 5pm yesterday, there is still not a jury in Heather and Brian Allen's murder trial. The estimated length of the trial started as a four day block on the schedule. A full day has already been used in trying to seat a jury. Jury selection will resume this morning.
The Allens are accused of killing their son, Tanner Ausmus. The couple is charged with first degree murder.
Ausmus died in 2023. The autopsy report said Ausmus had suffered from swelling of the brain, respiratory failure and dehydration. Along with these conditions, the 19-year-old’s muscles had started to break down, releasing toxins into his system. His kidneys and liver failed as well, according to the report.
WLAF will be at the trial with gavel to gavel coverage. This story will updated throughout the day.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 9/23/2023-6AM)
