Natalie Cochran murder trial officially begins

Natalie Cochran murder trial officially begins

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- Opening arguments are complete in the first say of testimony in the Natalie Cochran trial. Cochran is on trial for murdering her husband Michael Cochran in 2019. Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said Natalie Cochran used insulin that a friend had given to her to murder her husband because she was running a multi million dollar Ponzi scheme and Michael was pushing for answers about where investors money was goi…

Jury hears opening statements in murder trial of former Raleigh County pharmacist

Prosecutors say Natalie Cochran killed husband with insulin; defense says motive is "absolute nonsense.

Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial: Opening Arguments

Prosecutors say Natalie Cochran murdered her husband with insulin to cover up a Ponzi scheme she was running, but her defense says she’s innocent. (1/15/25)

Opening statements in murder trial against former Raleigh pharmacist to begin Wednesday

Jury selection for the former pharmacist accused of murdering her husband to conceal a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme concluded late Tuesday in Raleigh County Circuit court.

Natalie Cochran Murder Trial Day 1 Recap

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The murder trial of Natalie Cochran began with dramatic opening statements on Monday, as prosecutors alleged she poisoned her husband, Michael Cochran, with insulin to prevent him from uncovering her Ponzi scheme. Defense attorneys countered, admitting Natalie’s fraudulent activities but insisting she is not guilty of murder. Prosecutor’s Case: Insulin Poisoning and Financial Crimes Prosecutor Tom Truman opened the stat…

Opening arguments begin in Natalie Cochran trial

Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Opening arguments began today in the Natalie Cochran trial.  Cochran, a former Beckley pharmacist, is accused of murdering her husband, Michael Cochran.  Both the state and defense addressed the jury, which was selected last night, giving them an idea of what either side will present during the trial.  The state, says that while its evidence is circumstantial, it is convincing.  The state said that Michael Cochran was the pic…