Over the course of the next several days, authorities investigated the incident and subsequently came to view Norwood as a suspect rather than a victim. Norwood explained how Murray was struck by one man and she was attacked by another man. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Family and friends stood to describe the pain, anger, and despair theyve struggled with since learning the news of Jaynas murder March 12. The appropriate affect at times when emotions ought to be seen. And you're going to have to go to the bathroom at some point. She's offered beverages a couple of times and doesn't even want a glass of water. Critically, that portion of Officer O'Brien's testimony was stricken by the trial court. Why dont you tell us what happened, then you can go home, the detective responded. At one point during the interview, Norwood expressed, we've been over this. Detective Drewry responded, Yeah, but every time we go over it something else comes out or changes a little so I'm just trying to get it as straight as possible.7 The trial court suppressed the statements made after this exchange. News Tribune photo archives show her . An ambulance arrived at approximately 8:00 a.m. Norwood was placed on a stretcher and transported to Suburban Hospital. . According to Brittany, Jayna resisted which led to them beating and stabbing her to death. Much of the police work is old-fashioned and low-tech, but all the more impressive for its brass-tacks ingenuity. On March 17, Norwoods sister, Marissa Norwood, called Drewry and told him that Norwood had more to say, according to prosecutors. Brittany Norwood, 29, used at least half a dozen weapons from inside the store to kill Jayna Murray, 30, in a 'prolonged and brutal attack' on March 11. On March 18, Norwood arrived at police headquarters accompanied by her siblings, Marissa and Chris Norwood. You know, it all just came across as very calculated. 105 of the wounds were defensive wounds because the victim used her arms and legs to defend herself. The meeting had been arranged through telephone conversations with Norwood's family members. [W]hether a suspect is in custody is an objective inquiry.'
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