TIMELINE: Sierra LaMar kidnapping, murder investigation case
The first witness for the defense was Laura Torres, Garcia-Torres' mother. Defense attorney Brian Matthews asked questions about her move to San Martin from Mexico with her family, their living conditions and also the abuse she took at the hands of her husband, Genaro Garcia-Fernandez.
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At one point, Torres started crying on the stand. Her husband is currently in prison for child molestation.
This testimony comes after the prosecution's witnesses took the stand last week. They included impact statements from the family and friends of Sierra.
The defense is also expected to call the mother of Garcia-Torres' two kids.
FULL VIDEO: Sierra LaMar's mother speaks after giving victim impact statement
VIDEO: Sierra LaMar's mother speaks after giving victim impact statement
FULL VIDEO: Sierra LaMar's father speaks after giving victim impact statement
VIDEO: Sierra LaMar's father speaks after giving victim impact statement
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