Overview
- Jurors heard the defense say Tatiana Dokhotaru’s triple-0 statements reflected her impression rather than proof of intent.
- Defense counsel argued at least one of Dokhotaru’s three head injuries may have resulted from an accident and cited expert evidence ruling out a bare‑hand punch for one abrasion.
- Zayat maintains he left Dokhotaru alive on May 26, 2023, and says he found her dead when he returned the next day before alerting authorities.
- The Crown earlier pointed to an autopsy finding of fatal brain injury from blows, a cut‑off triple-0 call, alleged phone disposal from a balcony, and CCTV of Zayat leaving the building.
- Prosecutors also highlighted prior alleged abuse, apartment damage, and an allegation Zayat took $130,000 in cash, which the defense contests as the jury prepares to deliberate.