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Trial continues for Clermont woman accused of killing her husband, burying him in backyard

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The murder trial of a woman in Lake County continues Tuesday.

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In opening statements on Monday, prosecutors said Laurie Shaver shot her husband, Michael, then pretended he was alive and in Georgia for three years.

Defense attorneys said her then-7-year-old daughter actually pulled the trigger.

Watch: Jury selection begins for woman accused of killing husband, burying him in Clermont backyard

The daughter is expected to testify in a case that relies entirely on circumstantial evidence.

The trial could last into next week.

Read: Lawyers for woman accused of killing, burying husband want evidence excluded

Channel 9 has a crew inside of the courtroom and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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