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Herbert Kurt Swilley is on trial for the alleged murder of his husband, Timothy Floyd Smith.

Witnesses testified that Swilley spoke about Smith in a derogatory manner.

Prosecutors allege Swilley drugged and strangled Smith in an apartment the couple used for sexual encounters.

Law enforcement officials testified there was no forced entry and a strong odor of bleach near the body.

Assistant State Attorneys Amy Berndt and Rich Buxman took turns questioning state witnesses on Sept. 16, the second day of the murder trial of Herbert Kurt Swilley at the Marion County Judicial Center.

One by one, the witnesses told the court about knowing both Swilley and the victim, Timothy Floyd Smith. They testified about the derogatory manner in which Swilley talked about Smith.

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