Russell Murder Trial Underway

Posted February 25, 2010 6:44 pm.

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Crime Specialist Dwight Drummond has a disturbing report from day one of the William Imona Russell murder trial. He’s accused of killing 20-year-old Yasmin Ashare and stuffing her body in a hockey bag.

Yasmin was killed just days after moving into a rooming house as she prepared for college on her way to becoming a social worker.

Russell is facing first degree murder charges.

For full details watch the video below.

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