On Wednesday, a jury should begin deliberating it's recommendation of sentence for James Colley.
Colley is convicted in the double murders of his estranged wife Amanda and her friend Lindy Dobbins.
On Day Two of the penalty phase of the trial, jurors heard conflicting testimony about Colley's mental state and drug use at the time of the killings.
Buffington says Colley did not have prior issues with Ambien. @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) July 24, 2018
Less than two hours before Colley killed the two women, he appeared in a St. Johns County courtroom for a violation of an injunction filed by his estranged wife.
The judge who saw Colley testify said he did not seem impaired.
Dr. Danziger doesn't believe Colley suffered from Para- somnia on the morning of the killings. @ActionNewsJax
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) July 24, 2018
Colley’s sister Crystal Colley Wright took the stand and, at times, was tearful as she talked about her brother being a father.
Colley's older sister says she and James Colley are very close. Says Colley made a substantial living working in the mortgage industry. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/KKtOiNUhxy
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) July 24, 2018
“He’s been there every day with his children. From the moment he woke up till the moment he went to bed he spent with his children,” she said.
Crystal Wright says Colley was an amazing father, and very involved. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/uGANehrVug
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) July 24, 2018
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