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The trial of Nichole Thomas Rice, accused of murdering her roommate Anita Knutson, began with opening statements and witness testimonies. The defense's motion to dismiss the case was rejected by the judge, and the trial proceeded with a jury of 11 men and 5 women. The prosecution emphasized the evidence pointing to Rice's guilt, while the defense argued that the case against her was flawed. Anita Knutson's parents testified as the first witnesses for the state.
Tiffany Sorgen, the Deputy State’s Attorney for Ward County told jurors. “You’re going to hear whispers from the past across the void of time that led to these charges silent no more, and when we are concluded with this case, we are confident that you are going to find Nichole Thomas Rice guilty of the murder of Anita Knutson.”
Richard Sand, Nichole Rice’s attorney told jurors “The evidence is going to show you people like Nichole don’t kill their roommates over that kind of stuff they don’t put knives through their sternums. The evidence is going to show you, Nichole Rice didn’t do this. This entire case toward Nichole has been an abortion of justice and it can stop now. And Anita deserves justice. But Justice is out there. It’s just not here. This is a show.”
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