The prosecution has rested its case after a motion for acquittal was denied in the trial of Michelle Boat on day two of witness testimony.

Since Thursday morning, the Marion County Attorney’s Office examined several witnesses, including Michelle’s estranged husband Nicholas, eyewitnesses from the neighborhood, investigators from the Pella Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Iowa Department of Public Safety, forensic experts from the State Crime Lab and the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

Before denying the motion for acquittal, Judge Patrick Greenwood laid out the facts presented by the prosecution, which included Michelle’s acknowledgement that she killed Tracy Mondabaugh on the night of May 18th, 2020.

The defense will begin its case on Monday morning, with the intent of proving her actions do not rise to the charge of first degree murder.