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Journey for Justice podcast: Kylr Yust trial update No. 1

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Posted at 8:31 PM, Apr 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-05 21:34:33-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Day One of Kylr Yust’s double murder trial, the jury was sworn in and the prosecution and defense teams made (very different) opening statements.

41 Action News’ Caitlin Knute and Andy Alcock join podcast hosts Hailey Godburn and Katelyn Brown from the Cass County Justice Center to talk about the day’s proceedings.

Knute was in the courtroom and observed a clean-cut Yust take notes and converse with his attorneys. Alcock analyzed each side's opening statements.

41 Action News is committed to bringing you complete coverage of the trial of Kylr Yust, the man accused in the murders of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions. Visit kshb.com/yusttrial for all our stories, case details, timeline and more.