‘How could the kid I knew and raised do this?’: Austin Thompson’s mother takes stand as sentencing trial continues

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Day 2 of Austin Thompson’s sentencing process begins Wednesday after an emotional first day for the Wake County Justice Center.

Wednesday was just as graphic and detailed as the beginning of the hearing to determine how long Thompson would be in jail.

Elise Thompson, Austin and James’ mother, took the stand during the afternoon portion of the hearing with a powerful victim statement for Judge Paul Ridgeway to hear…

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