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.


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July 2, 2024

Bearded, grey-haired man in grey prison stripes.
split screen of David and Karen Swift
After the jury told the court they were hung, they were instructed to continue deliberations and later returned with a verdict. David Swift was charged with the murder of his wife, Karen Swift.
david swift appears in court
attorney delivers closing argument
david swift appears in court
woman testifies in court
robin alford testifies
David Swift listens to prosecutor
Testimony continues in the Karen Swift Murder Trial. Jennifer Lamb, Karen's neighbor, said she remembered seeing Karen's car at the end of a road and texting Karen, asking if
In day 3 of the Karen Swift Murder Trial, friends of the victim take the stand and talk about the way David Swift would allegedly belittle Karen.
Janie Helm testifies in court
Jennifer Gurien testifies
Dr. Marco Ross testifies
Cathy Bona testifies in court
Bill Bonna testifies in court
All of the big moments of day 1 of testimony in the Karen Swift Murder Trial are covered. David Swift was charged with the murder of his wife, Karen Swift, 11 years after her body was found in an abandoned cemetery.
David Swift police interrogation.