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⠀ He brought home his dying girlfriend. Now the jury sees his reaction on camera. ⠀.
Cooper Ouellette's trial began in Connecticut, more than three years after the death of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist.
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Prosecutors allege Ouellette hit Sophie with his pickup truck during an argument in May 2023, then failed to get immediate medical attention.
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He eventually brought her to her family home. Sophie later died of her injuries.
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Ouellette claims that what happened was an accident and she has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder.
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During the opening days of testimony, the jurors heard from the Sofis family about his arrival at their home and the various explanations they said he gave.
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The jury also viewed police body camera footage of his reaction after the incident.
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Investigators used surveillance footage, phone location information and witness statements to reconstruct the night.
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The main question is whether Sophie's death resulted from a tragic accident or criminal behavior.
⠀ WATCH: The Ouellettes' moving courtroom testimony about the deadly journey. ⠀.