April 17, 2025

Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange

Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange
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Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange

Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.