JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Closing arguments got underway and are expected to wrap up soon in the trial of a man accused of killing his ex-wife with a bomb.
Three more defense witnesses took the stand in the William Jarvis murder case. Jarvis, charged with first-degree murder, also testified in his own defense. He is charged with first-degree murder.
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Jarvis said on the stand that items found at his home, such as wiring, wire strippers and specialized pliers, were for use with his Lionel train collection. He also said a model rocket motor found in his home was used by his son for building toy rockets.
Prosecutors said such a rocket motor was the igniter for the pipe bomb, which was covered in BBs and surrounded by gasoline-filled condoms.
According to prosecutors, the Nassau County man assembled a bomb, disguised it as a Christmas gift, and sent it to Lillian Jarvis. The package exploded as she opened it, killing her and injuring her mother and boyfriend on Jan. 6, 2001.
Jarvis could face the death penalty if convicted.
Previous Stories:
- October 9, 2003: Prosecution Rests In The Jarvis Murder Trial
- October 1, 2003: Prosecutor: Man Built Bomb That Killed Ex-Wife
- September 29, 2003: Ex-Husband Faces Trial In Deadly Christmas-Gift Blast
- February 21, 2001: Ex-Husband Arrested In Fatal Package Bomb