Testimony wrapped up and closing arguments were issued Wednesday in the trial of Trevaughn Stribling-Jackson, 25, who is being tried for first-degree murder and other charges in connection to the December 2023 death of 2-year-old Keaton Morrison.

The morning started with the District Attorney Shawn White calling the prosecution’s final witness, Oil City Police Chief Cory Ruditis. Ruditis, who filed the charges against Stribling-Jackson, gave an overview of his involvement in the case and reaffirmed details discussed previously.

KARA O’NEIL, reporter for The Derrick and The News-Herald, can be reached at karaoneil.thederrick@gmail.com or 814-677-8369.

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