Bullets without warning, then bodies

(Nikki Kahn / THE WASHINGTON POST)

Teenage victim is expected to testify in the trial for a Southeast shooting that left four people dead and six others wounded.

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Huguely defense: Love died from suffocation (1:39)

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Huguely defense to minimize role in Love death (1:28)

The Washington Post's Jenna Johnson reports from Charlottesville, Va., where medical experts testified to the manner of Yeardley Love's death. George Huguely's defense team is prepared to bring their own medical experts, who are expected to say Love's death was caused by a prescription medication and rescue worker's attempt to resuscitate her. (Feb. 14)
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George Huguely trial enters second week (1:20)

The Washington Post's Mary Pat Flaherty reports from Charlottesville, Va. on the trial of George Huguely, who is charged with the murder of fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love. As the trial enters its second week, the jury waits to hear the official cause of death. (Feb. 12)
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Tears, anger at day as Huguely trial continues (1:39)

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