Trial underway for man charged in 2024 death of 22-year-old Knoxville woman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The trial for a man charged with murder in connection with the 2024 death of a Knoxville woman is underway.

Marquis Ellis is one of four people charged in the murder of 22-year-old Danishka Mejia. She was found dead in a home on Gilbert Lane nearly two years ago. He was indicted on numerous charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated burglary.

The trial began on Monday. On Wednesday, a crime scene technician took the stand and went over what was found at the crime scene. Ellis’s trial is scheduled to continue through March 16…

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