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Murder Trial Opens: Wife Fatally Injured on Christmas Eve
15 Oct
Summary
- Accused allegedly struck wife with vehicle with intent to kill.
- Victim found fatally injured on Christmas Eve; trial began Wednesday.
- Defense claims the relationship was loving and the death accidental.
The trial for Diego Alejandro Osorio Angarita, accused of second-degree murder, commenced on Wednesday, October 15, 2026. He is charged in connection with the death of his wife, Nicsy Arboleda Rodriguez, who was found fatally injured on Lancaster Avenue in Saint John on December 24, 2024. Prosecutors allege Osorio struck his wife with a vehicle with the intent to kill her.
Witnesses expected to testify include police, friends, and forensic experts. The Crown intends to present surveillance footage capturing the incident and DNA evidence placing Arboleda in an area under the vehicle. The couple had attended a holiday party on December 23, 2024, before leaving a bar together. Osorio claims he woke up on Christmas Eve to find his wife missing and went searching for her.
The defense has characterized the relationship as loving and suggested the death was a tragic accident. They contend the central question for the jury will not be what happened, but rather why it occurred, focusing on Osorio's state of mind during the incident. An interpreter will be present throughout the trial to assist Osorio, who has stated memory lapses regarding the events of that night.
