JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The first phase of the death penalty trial of a Jacksonville man accused of killing his pregnant niece is drawing toward a close. Johnathan Quiles is charged with impregnating and murdering his 16-year-old niece, Iyana Sawyer, in 2018.
On Tuesday, the court heard from the analyst who tested multiple items from the case for blood and DNA. This included a handgun, bras, a rain suit and an electric saw. In addition, jurors heard from a relative of Quiles, who says that she was once sexually abused by him.
The court hopes to begin closing arguments Wednesday.
