Jury deliberating in trial of Missoula man accused of killing his mother in 2023

MISSOULA - Jury deliberations are underway in the case of a Missoula man accused of killing his mother in 2023.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors set out to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Miles Otis Miller killed his mother and tampered with evidence.

The prosecution said in their closing arguments that the death of Teri Miller was a crime of hatred and simmering frustration over inheritance money.

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Prosecutors highlighted evidence, like what they say are Miller's notes, where he states he wanted to kill his mother and that her blood was on his clothing from the night of her death.

Miller's defense attorneys argued that evidence at the crime scene was mishandled, saying a s