Nichole Rice (Ward County Jail)
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A trial is underway in Grand Forks for a Minot woman accused of killing her college roommate nearly two decades ago.
Nichole Rice is accused of murdering Anita Knutson in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University in 2007.
Prosecutors are focusing on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity.
The defense is trying to poke holes in the witnesses’ credibility, often referencing the fact that the murder took place 17 years ago, and that it can be difficult to recall details from that far back.
Investigators say Rice has always been a person of interest in the case, as numerous members of her social circle mentioned the tension between the pair, and that Rice was desperate to get out of the lease on that apartment. The defense claims there are other credible suspects for the crime.
Anita’s remaining family hope to finally get justice for their daughter, while Nichole and her supporters are aiming to clear her of suspicion once and for all.
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