Testimony on Cause of Death to be allowed

Superior Court Judge Vincent Grasso has ruled that Medical Examiner Hydow Park will be allowed to testify in the Murder Trial. Defense Attorney John Goins, had sought to have the testimony barred from the trial since there was no conclusive finding on the cause of death.

With little to go on, it took 16 days for Brittney's body to be found. Because of the advanced decomposition of the body it was virtually impossible for Park to come to a conclusive determination as to the exact cause of death.

Jury selection is to begin Oct. 25.