TN v. David Swift: Karen Swift Murder Trial
David Swift is facing a second trial in the 2011 cold case death of his first wife, Karen Swift. David was arrested in 2022. More
November 4, 2024
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David Swift
David Swift was charged with the murder of his wife, Karen Swift, 11 years after her body was found in an abandoned cemetery.
Could David Swift Walk Free?
David Swift's defense presents a motion to dismiss, arguing that the statute of limitations expired prior to the indictment. More
July 2, 2024
Defendant in Karen Swift Murder Trial could walk free
David Swift bond reduction hearing turns into motion to dismiss as his defense argues that a statute of limitations has expired. More
July 2, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
After the jury told the court they were hung, they were instructed to continue deliberations and later returned with a verdict. More
June 6, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Hung Jury Instructed to Continue Deliberations
The jury in the trial of David Swift told the court they are hung. They were told to continue deliberations. More
June 6, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
In their closing argument, David Swift's defense argued to the jury that there is no proof to support the state's theory. More
June 5, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
In their closing argument, the prosecution argued David Swift killed Karen Swift because she wouldn't reconcile their marriage. More
June 5, 2024
Man Seen in Cemetery Where Karen Swift’s Body Was Found
A neighbor testified to seeing a man with a metal detector in the cemetery where Karen Swift's body was found. More
June 4, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Day 5 Recap
Family friend Robin Alford testified for the defense in the trial of David Swift. Alford detailed the 'hot tub' incident. More
June 4, 2024
State Rests in Karen Swift Murder Trial, Judgement of Acquittal Denied
The judge finds that the state has put forth sufficient circumstantial evidence and denies the motion for judgement of acquittal. More
June 3, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
Jennifer Lamb, Karen Swift's neighbor, saw her car at the end of a road and asked Karen via text if "she was OK?" but never... More
May 31, 2024
Deep Dive Into the Relationship Between the Swifts and Bonas
Ted Rowlands stands in for Julie Grant on this episode of Opening Statements where he does a deep dive into the relationship between the Swifts... More
May 31, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap
Friends of victim, Karen Swift, take the stand and talk about the way David Swift would allegedly belittle Karen. More
May 30, 2024
Neighbor: David Swift Spied on Karen Despite Restraining Order
Bill and Cathy Bona's neighbor said that David Swift asked to spy on Karen and the Bonas from her yard because of a restraining order. More
May 30, 2024
Neighbor Recalls Arguments Between Karen and David Swift
Jennifer Gurien said that she witnessed David Swift's controlling behavior and said he frequently argued with and yelled at his wife. More
May 30, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Medical Examiner Describes Victim’s Injuries
Dr. Marco Ross testified to a skull fracture that he said killed Karen Swift, but he couldn't determine if she'd been sexually assaulted. More
May 30, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Witness Disputes David Swift’s Leg Injury
Karen Swift's friend, Cathy Bona, said that she saw David Swift "hopping on and off" a 4-wheeler despite his claims of an injured leg. More
May 30, 2024
‘I Was Uncomfortable’: Victim’s Friend Testifies Against David Swift
Bill Bona testified that he helped his friend, Karen Swift, file for divorce and said that David Swift made he and his wife 'uncomfortable.' More
May 30, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
David Swift is charged with the murder of his wife, Karen Swift, 11 years after her body was found in an abandoned cemetery. More
May 29, 2024
Jury Views David Swift’s Interview with Investigator
David Swift's police interview is played for the jury. Swift is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Karen Swift. More
May 29, 2024
David Swift’s Defense: ‘No Proof’ He Killed His Wife
In opening statements, David Swift's attorney said that while Karen Swift was murdered, there is nothing that ties his client to her death. More
May 28, 2024
Prosecution: David Swift Was ‘Furious’ the Night Karen Disappeared
In opening statements, prosecutors described David Swift as controlling his wife, Karen, who had filed for divorce before her disappearance. More
May 28, 2024
Karen Swift Murder Trial: Husband on Trial for Wife’s Murder
David Swift is heading to trial on charges he murdered his wife, Karen Swift, more than 10 years ago. She was found in an abandoned... More
May 24, 2024
