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Testimony Continues In Hollywood Kidnap-Murder Trial

Written by Christina Heller

Story Created: May 18, 2009 at 4:44 PM PST

Story Updated: May 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM PST

Santa Barbara, CA-- Three witnesses took the stand on Monday in the Jesse "James" Hollywood kidnap-murder trial.

Prosecutors say Hollywood ordered the murder of 15-year-old Nicolas Markowitz in 2000.

The witnesses called to the stand were Jeff Markowitz, the victims father and Pauline Mahoney.

Mahoney was driving with her sons when she saw a group of men attacking Markowitz.

A third witness, Brian Affronti was a one time friend of Hollywood's who was picked up after the kidnapping. Affronti testified that he knew about Hollywood's gun, a tech-nine, the alleged murder weapon.

If convicted, Hollywood could get the death penalty.

KEY News Reporter Coleen Sullivan was in court and has more.
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