Family of California teens accused of killing Italian cop says truth will come out
“I’m stressed,” Elder said to one of his lawyers. At another point during Wednesday’s brief court hearing, Elder took a crucifix he wears on a chain around his neck and kissed it. He also turned to Natale-Hjorth and held out the crucifix to him through a glass partition, motioning heavenward.
Elder was joined in the courtroom by his parents. He and his father crossed their fingers toward each other for luck after the jury went to deliberate. Natale-Hjorth was greeted by his uncle, who lives in Italy.