The Turn to Tara
team confirms a coronavirus exposure halted the murder trial of suspected
serial killer Robert Durst.
The Westchester real estate heir was expected to take the stand Thursday in his
own defense, but court in Los Angeles was abruptly adjourned due to a positive
COVID-19 test.
News 12’s Tara Rosenblum was told someone in the courtroom tested positive for
the virus although they were wearing a mask.
The 78-year-old man is accused of killing Berman to prevent her from revealing
what happened to his wife, Kathie Durst, who disappeared from Westchester
County decades ago.
The trial is expected to resume Aug. 9. There is still a possibility Durst
could take the stand.