Overview

• A 12-person jury was seated and opening statements gave way to testimony from Joseph Hartsfield’s sister, who described fears for his safety and an alleged prior murder plot tied to the defendant’s past relationships.
• Prosecutors told jurors Joseph died from toxic insulin exposure and emphasized alleged delays in calling 911 as investigators documented multiple insulin pens near his bedside.
• The defense argued Joseph’s diabetes and prior hospitalizations could explain his collapse and said there is no proof of who administered any insulin.
• In new details, prosecutors said he may also have had prescription drugs in his system, which relatives testified conflicted with his reported avoidance of medications.
• Prosecutors listed more than 80 potential witnesses, and ex-partners have been subpoenaed as the court revisits past incidents including a 2018 Minnesota shooting previously ruled self-defense.