Snapchat Video Plays Key Role in Marshall County Murder Trial

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Prosecutors in the murder trial of Colt Carroll say a Snapchat video serves as key evidence, placing Carroll at the scene of Faleisha Thompson's death while she was still alive. Jurors also viewed photos showing Carroll covered in dried blood and mud, as well as evidence of Thompson's badly bruised and beaten body. The trial continues with more witness testimony expected.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing role that digital evidence, such as social media videos, can play in criminal investigations and trials. The Snapchat video is seen as a crucial piece of evidence that could determine the outcome of the case against Carroll.

The details

Prosecutors told jurors the Snapchat video shows Carroll at the scene of Thompson's murder on Oct. 15, 2023. Thompson's body was later found just after midnight on October 16. Two women also testified they saw Carroll with Thompson's motionless body in a ditch when they drove by later that evening. Jurors viewed photos taken after Carroll's arrest that showed his face, hands and truck covered in dried blood and mud, as well as photos of Thompson's badly bruised and beaten body, which was found fully unclothed.

• The Snapchat video shows Carroll at the scene of Thompson's murder on Oct. 15, 2023.
• Thompson's body was found just after midnight on October 16, 2023.
• The two women testified they saw Carroll with Thompson's motionless body in a ditch when they drove by later that evening on Oct. 15, 2023.

What’s next

The trial will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, where more witnesses are expected to testify.