Closing statements expected Friday for Alan Smith murder trial

In the case against Alan Smith for the 2012 murder of his estranged wife Susann Smith, the defense and prosecution have rested their cases.

By Deanna Isaacs • January 29, 2015 6:44 pm
Family members of the victim look away during the most gruesome of photographs during the trial. In the background and right
Family members of the victim look away during the most gruesome of photographs during the trial. In the background and right

In the case against Alan Smith for the 2012 murder of his estranged wife Susann Smith, the defense and prosecution have rested their cases.

At 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, the defense and prosecution will present their closing arguments, with a possibility that the case could be recessed until the verdict by noon that day. The verdict is not expected until next week, at earliest.

As previously reported by the Bothell/Kenmore Reporter, the verdict will not be decided by a jury, but by the cases presiding judge, Judge Krees.

As the story unfolds, the Bothell/Kenmore Reporter will provide updates.