Prosecutors have said surveillance camera footage showed Josephson getting into Rowland's black Chevrolet Impala. Her body — covered with stab wounds, cuts and other abrasions — was later found dumped in some woods about 65 miles (105 kilometers) from
During the second day of witness testimony in the trial at the
Howard recalled Rowland telling her to “mind my business” when she asked about the blood.
Other witnesses on the stand Wednesday included the turkey hunter who found Josephson's body in remote woods around
Several officers also testified about Rowland's arrest during a traffic stop near the same entertainment district less than a day after Josephson was first captured on camera getting into his car. Body camera footage played in court Wednesday showed officers searching Rowland’s car where they found a rose gold iPhone, cleaning supplies and blood in the car. Authorities have said the phone and blood belonged to Josephson.
Among the first witnesses called Tuesday as the trial began were Josephson's former boyfriend and roommate, who described frantically searching for her after her disappearance.
Josephson’s death drew national attention to safety concerns about ride-hailing services and prompted some changes.
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