LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 1 | Widow’s Words Murder Trial

LIVE COURT CAM: Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Day 1 - Opening Statements begin. Karina Cooper is accused of orchestrating the execution-style murder of her husband. She was found sitting on top of his body when police arrived. Witnesses say Karina wanted him dead—and she may not have acted alone. After nearly 3 years of investigation, Karina now faces first-degree murder charges.

00:00:00 IA v Karina Cooper: Day 1
00:17:44 Karina Cooper in Court
00:29:01 ON THE RECORD - Judge Lars Anderson
00:30:14 STATE OPENING STATEMENT - Assistant Attorney General Israel Kodiaga
01:13:19 DEFENSE OPENING STATEMENT - Nichole Watt, Waterloo Adult Public Defender's Office
01:22:13 STATE WITNESS 1: Deputy Kyle Fangman, Tama County Sheriff’s Office
03:17:12 LUNCH BREAK
04:43:00 STATE WITNESS 2: Deputy Travis Foster, Tama County Sheriff’s Office
05:29:00 STATE WITNESS 3: Aaron Cooper, brother of decedent, received frantic phone call from Karina Cooper after shooting but before she called 911
06:33:05 STATE WITNESS 3: Aaron Cooper, brother of decedent, received frantic phone call from Karina Cooper after shooting but before she called 911
06:38:58 STATE WITNESS 4: Son of Ryan & Karina Cooper, No Audio/Video

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