HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The murder trial of Issiah Ross is back in session on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The trial started on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and has moved rapidly.
Ross is charged in the deaths of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark in Orange County. He is accused of murdering the two teens in September 2022. He was 17 when he allegedly committed the crime; however, he is being tried as an adult.
He has pleaded not guilty. Ross rejected a plea bargain offer on Monday, Jan. 12.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Ross took the stand and testified in his own defense.
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Issiah Ross, his attorneys, and prosecutors return to the courtroom around 4:30 p.m.
The bailiff gave the judge a note. She read it and called Ross's attorneys and the prosecutor to the bench for discussion surrounding the note.
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The court resumes after recess. At 1:20 p.m., Judge Stephanie Reese informed the jury of a weather plan in case they do not reach a verdict that day.
"There's no pressure," Reese said. "This is a very significant decision you must make, and both parties want to ensure you are not under undue stress due to the weather."
At 1:21 p.m., the jury returned to deliberations, and the court is at ease.
At 11:56 a.m., Bailiff hands a note to the judge.
Jury has requested to review Lyric and Devin's autopsy reports, which will be sent to the jury room for review.
The court is in recess until about 1:10 p.m. The jury will then head back into deliberations.
At 10:31 a.m., jury is deliberating and will be brought back into the courtroom at 12:30 p.m.
There will be a recess.
