Radio Greeneville News, having been asked to handle media requests for this past week during the first degree murder trial in Greene County Criminal Court, was granted permission to take photos, many which have not been seen during our on line coverage….until now
Lavelle Scott and his defense team on Day 1 of the trial Monday
The prosecution team talks over strategy during a break
Then suspect Lavelle Scott with Det. Sgt Stacy Hobbs during questioning at the Greeneville Police Department. The jurors watched several videos during the trial.
This video viewed by jurors is during a reenactment by Greeneville Police with Lavelle Scott in his bedroom. Holding a baby doll, he explained and showed step by step how he says his daughter fell from his bed.
A large amount of testimony dealt with conflicting arguments concerning specific times certain events may have happened February 1-2, 2020 surrounding the death of 31 day old Sophia Flora Fields. This Facebook messenger video with loud music playing and Lavelle and Sophia pictured together, was shown during testimony as it pertained to what time the infant may have died.
Both the state and the defense during a short recess
Defense Attorney T. Hunter Shelton questioning a point being made by Assistant District Attorney General Cecil Mills.
One of a number of times attorneys were called for a sidebar by presiding Judge John Dugger, Jr.
The suspect and defense team watch and listen as Ritchie Collins makes his closing arguments
With an increased law enforcement presence situated around the courtroom in anticipation of the verdict, the moment the jury announced Lavelle Scott guilty
Convicted felon Lavelle Scott led from the courtroom in handcuffs following his convictions on all four counts
The Real Victim….RIP Sophia
