The courtroom was filled with emotion as Michael Dutkiewicz faced the first day of his murder trial, accused of killing his girlfriend, Alyssa Wiest, 25, a microbiologist in West Conshohocken.
District Attorney Kevin Steele is leading the prosecution, arguing that Dutkiewicz had intent to kill. The prosecution claims that Wiest broke up with Dutkiewicz about 25 minutes before the murder, following a night out.
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Author's summary: Man accused of killing girlfriend faces trial.