Emily Simpson

We are already hearing from witnesses in this trial.

The prosecution called an investigator who interviewed Brian Walsh, and the jury got to hear some of that interview.

And you got a possible little hint that Brian Walsh himself might testify?

Dorothy, we will be sure to check in as the trial continues.

Thank you so much for filling us in.

Thanks, Andrea.

Coming up, the Mississippi college student accused of murdering his secret lover makes a game-changing decision on the eve of trial.

This time last year, we brought you inside a Lafayette County, Mississippi courtroom for the murder trial of Sheldon Timothy Harrington Jr., the grandson of a renowned pastor.

Harrington had been accused of murdering a 20-year-old University of Mississippi student by the name of Jimmy J. Lee.

Prosecutors argued Harrington, who pleaded not guilty, killed Lee back in 2022 to cover up their secret relationship.

But the defense said there was no evidence a murder had even taken place.

Jay Lee's body had never been found.

After nine and a half hours of deliberation, the jury was deadlocked.

So the judge stepped in.

I'm going to declare a mistrial.

This week, prosecutors were back in court armed with new witnesses and new evidence, ready to make their case against Harrington for a second time.

But on Monday, a stunning twist stopped jury selection in its tracks.

Dateline producer Isar Harpaz was there and is joining the podcast to bring us the latest.

Hey, Isar.

So Isar, this case has been filled with so many twists and turns over the course of the last three years.