ANAHUAC, Texas - The jury heard opening statements and testimony Tuesday in the trial of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, who is charged with the murder of her husband in Chambers County.

The jury was selected Monday in the trial that has gained national attention.

How to get updates:

The court is not allowing the trial to be livestreamed. However, FOX 26 is at the trial and will bring you updates throughout the day in this story and on the free FOX LOCAL app.

Opening arguments

THE PROSECUTION

In their opening arguments on Tuesday, the prosecution claimed:

Sarah hated everything about Joseph, but he wasn’t allowed to leave her.

Joseph planned to leave Sarah, and on the day his family was helping him leave, they got a call that he was hospitalized and unresponsive.

Joseph had diabetes,

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