LIVE UPDATES: Murder trial begins for Brad Compher, man accused of killing Nori Jones in 2004

A jury has been selected, and the trial for Brad Compher is underway in Bannock County. Compher is charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon enhancement for the 2004 stabbing death of 25-year-old Nori Jones. EastIdahoNews.com reporter Kalama Hines is in the courtroom and will update this story with the latest developments all afternoon.

UPDATES

1:48 p.m. Now, Gabiola explains the meaning of “reasonable doubt,” saying that if the jury has any reasonable doubt regarding Compher’s guilt, they must find him not-guitly.

1:48 p.m. Gabiola notes that the murder was committed in the commission of, or intended commission of robbery and or rape.

1:46 p.m. The jury is now seated and receiving instruction from Judge Gabiola.

1:42 p.m. Prosecution has informed Judge Javier Gabiola that it intends to call several witnesses today. Among them, Reo Wilde — Jones’ fiancee.

1:41 p.m. For those interested, Compher is wearing a plaid button-up shirt, jeans and black Vans-looking shoes.

1:39 p.m. Some housekeeping regarding motions. Compher’s mental health has been stricken from any evidence.

1:36 p.m. Compher and attorneys from both sides are seated. We are waiting for the arrival of the jury.
The jury is made up of nine men and five women.