A Turning Point in the Joshlin Smith Trial
Reporter – Ashley Rix
Saldanha Bay:- In a moment that brought the entire courtroom to a standstill, the defense has officially closed its case.
With the eyes of a grieving nation fixed on every development, Kelly Smith made the critical decision not to take the stand in her own defense. She has called no witnesses, offered no testimony, and has instead chosen to exercise her constitutional right to remain silent.
For many watching, both inside the courtroom and across the country, this decision marks a pivotal shift in a trial already filled with raw emotion, public outcry, and unanswered questions. The weight of Joshlin’s absence, loomed large over the proceedings, and now, as we enter the final phase of this heart-wrenching case, the world waits with bated breath.
Closing arguments are next.
This is where both the prosecution and the defense will lay bare their versions of truth, hoping to sway the court and a community that continues to cry out for justice.
Let us continue to hold Joshlin in our thoughts. Let us not be distracted, let us remain united in the call for truth, for accountability, and above all, for Joshlin.
