Amy Lord Trial Jurors Sent Home; Suspect Sick

On Tuesday, Cindy Lord of Wilbraham identified her 24-year-old daughter Amy in surveillance photos

Jurors in the trial of a Boston man accused of kidnapping and murdering a woman have been sent home after the suspect was confirmed to be sick.

Court officials say the trial of Edwin Alemany should resume Thursday. The Suffolk District Attorney's office confirms there will be a 2 p.m. hearing regarding the admissibility of statements Alemany made during his arrest.

On Tuesday, Cindy Lord of Wilbraham identified her 24-year-old daughter Amy in surveillance photos showing her withdrawing money from several Boston ATMs on July 23, 2013. Prosecutors said 30-year-old Alemany was driving her Jeep, seen nearby.

Prosecutors say Alemany kidnapped Amy Lord as she left her South Boston apartment for a morning workout. They say he beat her, forced her to withdraw money from her bank, then stabbed and strangled her before leaving her nude body in a park.

Lord's family left the courtroom before prosecutors showed video of her body. Alemany's mother left the room in tears.

Alemany's lawyer has indicated he'll present an insanity defense.

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