Malik Jones trial is underway in Wilmington

NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — Pretrial motions got underway Monday, July 22 and the Jury was seated early Friday afternoon. Opening statements for the trial of Malik Jones began officially Friday afternoon and the trial continued Monday.

Malik jones was charged with first degree murder of 20-year-old Jakai Dekine on June 25, 2022. In court today, a detective involved with the investigation was called to the stand as a witness. Video showed that a black sedan turned on 15th street from Greenfield Street around 10:41 pm.

Other video pertinent to the investigation came from Tru Colors Brewery and Taproom, Four-Star Heating and Air, and Leon Tires. The trial will continue.