Opening statements underway in trial of Yuma man accused of murdering son
Lauren Duffel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Opening statements in the trial of a Yuma man accused of murdering his own son got underway Wednesday.
The prosecution is saying 38-year-old Daniel Harris was intentful when he murdered his own son, 24-year-old Michael Patrick Reiter, in September of last year.
Meanwhile, the defense is arguing that it all happened in the heat of the moment as they claim the victim was inappropriately touching an underage family member, leading to the fight.
Harris is facing one court of first-degree murder while Harris’ daughter, 22-year-old Danica Watts, who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, has a plea agreement hearing next month.
The trial will continue Friday, and is expected to go until the end of the month.