10:09 p.m.: Codefendant testifies in trial
By Shawn McGrath
The teen testified he did not see blood on either man’s clothing after they got back to the car, or while they watched television at the teen’s home.
The trial resumes Thursday, with Crisman and the victim testifying in the morning. The defense is expected to begin presenting its case in the afternoon. Court officials have said the trial will likely conclude Friday.
In court documents, prosecutors have alleged:
The brothers were wearing ski masks when they went into the woman’s home through an unlocked door in search of drugs.
The Parkers looked throughout the home and discovered the woman in a bathroom. The woman refused to give them drugs and grabbed Timothy Parker. He began punching her, but she was able to push him back. Christopher Parker began beating her with a golf club when she pushed his brother.
The woman suffered two broken fingers and possibly a broken knuckle, as well as receiving several bruises. She was treated and released at an Anderson hospital. The Parkers are accused of stealing roughly 150 prescription pills from the woman, including methadone, Soma and Xanax, and $180.
If convicted of the Class A felony, each faces 20 to 50 years in prison. The Class C felony is punishable by two to eight years, while the Class D felony carries a possible sentence of six months to three years.
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What’s next?
The 60-year woman allegedly beaten by Christopher and Timothy Parker is expected to testify this morning, when the brothers’ trial resumes at 9 a.m. Thursday in Madison Circuit Court.