Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Five key witnesses testified Monday in the fifth day of the Stacey Gray murder trial, providing detailed evidence about a previous sexual assault and the investigation into 25-year-old Renee Eldridge’s death.
Gray faces charges of two counts of felony murder and one count of malice murder, sexual assault, kidnapping and rape in connection with Eldridge’s death on July 4, 2015. The case went to trial nearly 10 years after the alleged crime.
Medical evidence from 2014 assault
Registered nurse Devan Fleming testified about collecting a sexual assault kit from Eldridge following a December 2014 rape. Fleming said Eldridge reported being tied up with restraints on her hands and feet, having a blanket and pillow placed over her face, and being raped from behind…