Recap of Yuma man’s murder trial
Lauren Duffel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – KYMA is providing a full recap of the first four days of the trial of the Yuma man accused of murder.
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May of 2023.
He faces one count of premeditated first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault.
The master bathroom of a Somerton home became a crime scene when police discovered the Jordinelli’s lifeless body on the shower floor.
Jordinelli was discovered naked, and partially wrapped in a trash bag on the shower floor of a house Harder was doing some construction work in back in 2023.
Amongst the evidence collected was a speed square commonly used for measuring during construction projects.
The tool was found in the crime scene with blood splatter.
When police officers arrived on scene, the house was visibly trashed with personal items thrown around, fast food trash, cleaning supplies and blood scattered around the house.
More than six witnesses have taken the stand so far in the murder trial. One of the witnesses was Robert Jordinelli, The husband of the victim.
The defense called on him to discuss what he said when deputies first approached him to tell him the news of his husband’s death.
Deputies say one of the first things Robert said was “Did Tony kill someone?” But when he was questioned on the witness stand, Robert denied ever saying that.
He was also questioned about an argument between Jordinelli and Harder.
He was asked if Jordinelli had a temper and why the two men were arguing. Robert said the two men were arguing over a T-shirt with the location of Hillcrest San Diego on it.
He will be back in court Tuesday for day five of the trial, where he is expected to take the stand.