The courtroom fell into a heavy silence on Tuesday as the twin brother of the victim delivered an emotional testimony in the ongoing murder trial of a case that has gripped national attention.

Appearing visibly shaken, the witness described the final hours before the incident, recalling a series of ordinary messages and plans that were never fulfilled. “We were supposed to meet that night,” he told the court, his voice breaking as he paused several times. “I never thought that would be the last time I heard from him.”

According to court records, the prosecution presented a timeline reconstructed from digital evidence, including phone location data and surveillance footage from the surrounding area. The defense, however, questioned inconsistencies in witness recollection and the interpretation of key timestamps.

At one point, the twin brother addressed the jury directly, stating that the absence of his sibling has left a permanent void in his life. Several jurors were seen wiping away tears as the testimony concluded.

Judge Elaine Morrison briefly halted proceedings after the emotional statement, allowing the courtroom to regain composure before continuing with cross-examination.

The trial is expected to continue later this week as both sides prepare to examine forensic experts and digital analysts.