SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - Three defense teams, a packed prosecution bench, and three defendants ages 20 and 21 are now facing a jury in the 2021 murder trial of Travis Edwards.

The jury was sworn in just before 1 p.m. Wednesday as Vaquez Coleman, Harold Roberson, and Terry Rucker stand trial for murder and several other charges.

A few themes comprised opening statements.

The first is a unique element of the trial that perhaps complicates it; the jury must weigh charges separately for three defendants, even though they are facing the same charges of malice murder, felony murder, criminal attempt to commit a felony, aggravated assault, firearm possession during commission of a felony.

They heard an opening statement from each defense attorney who advocated for their client.

Larry Chisholm

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