Opening statements made in Davis trial

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Burlington, IA-  The first-degree murder trial for a man accused of killing Renaldo “Rey” Villarreal is now underway.

The Hawk Eye reports that attorneys for both the county and 26-year-old Devontae Davis gave their opening statements to the Jury on Thursday.  Davis is accused of killing Villareal at a birthday party in December of 2019.

Davis faces a possibility of life in prison if convicted on the first-degree murder charge.  He is also convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon, going armed with intent, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon.