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Closing Arguments Set in Trial of Latoshia Daniels in Pastor's 2019 Killing

The defendant testified she shot Brodes Perry, calling his wife's injury an accident.

Overview

  • Closing arguments were expected Friday in Shelby County, positioning jurors to begin deliberations on murder and related charges.
  • Latoshia Daniels, 46, told the court she fired the shots that killed Perry and said the wounding of his wife, Tabatha Archie, was unintentional.
  • Prosecutors introduced surveillance video of Daniels buying a gun and ammunition in Sherwood, Arkansas, before driving to Perry’s Collierville apartment.
  • The defense alleged a two-year affair and played videos of Perry discussing ethical non‑monogamy, while Archie testified the marriage was not open and said his recorded claims were false.
  • Daniels said she intended to kill herself rather than harm Perry, and a defense psychologist described a severe major depressive disorder without determining her capacity at the time.