Court TV is in Jefferson City for live coverage of high-profile rural Missouri murder trial
A Court TV satellite truck is parked outside the Cole County Courthouse in Jefferson City on April 25, 2021 (photo courtesy of Missourinet’s Alisa Nelson)
Addie and the victim, Molly Watson, both worked at the Moberly Correctional Center (MCC). The case has been moved from northeast Missouri’s Monroe County to Jefferson City, on a change of venue.
The jury has been selected from Cole County, and Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem is presiding at the trial. The Cole County Courthouse is just a few blocks from the Missouri Capitol.
MONROE COUNTY - Nearly three years later and multiple delays, the trial of James Addie, who allegedly shot and killed his soon-to-be wife, 35-year-old Molly Watson, began Monday.
Molly was found outside her car, on April 27, 2018, on a rural, gravel road near the intersection of Route M and Highway 151 in the Middle Grove area, according to previous KOMU 8 reporting. A probable cause statement said she sustained injuries consistent with blunt force trauma.Â
She was set to get married to 54-year-old Addie, two days later.
State prosecutors and the defense gave their opening statements Monday morning around 9:30 a.m.
Assistant State Attorney General Katharine Dolin brought up multiple points.