The panel appeared to be focusing on the meaning of intent, which is an element of the murder charge. Moraghan explained intent is present if it is in the mind of the accused before the act is committed.
Intent also is an element of the charge of first-degree manslaughter with a firearm.
It means that the defendant intended to cause serious physical injury but actually caused that person's death. The panel will continue deliberations today. Earlier, a prosecutor and Guadalupe's defense lawyer, Dennis McDonough of Bethel , presented closing arguments. Assistant State's Attorney Catherine Brannelly told jurors to consider the statement made by William Hopson, who identified Guadalupe as the killer during an interview with police. While on the witness stand, however, Hopson did not identify Guadalupe as the killer.