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Opening statements heard in love triangle murder

Defendant Eric Thompson is on trial for the January 2022 murder of acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara, who had an affair with Thompson's wife, Joyce, in 2021.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

July 12, 2023

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Defendant Eric Thompson is on trial for the January 2022 murder of acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara, who had an affair with Thompson's wife, Joyce, in 2021.
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Deputy Prosecutor Benjamin Rose speaks during his opening statement for the state's case against Thompson.
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Defendant Eric Thompson sits with defense attorney David Hayakawa.
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Deputy Prosecutor Benjamin Rose holds his hand up to emphasize the number of times Tokuhara was shot in the head during the opening statement for the state's case against Eric Thompson.
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Defendant Eric Thompson is pictured taking notes as the state made its opening statement to the jury.
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Eric Thompson's defense attorney, David Hayakawa, during his opening statement to the jury.
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Eric Thompson's defense attorney, David Hayakawa, during his opening statement to the jury.
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Defendant Eric Thompson gathers belongings during a break in court.

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