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Testimony in Nicholas Butcher murder trial to continue in Halifax

Nicholas Butcher is escorted into Halifax provincial court on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Nicholas Butcher is escorted into Halifax provincial court on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Reynold Gregor/Global News

Testimony in the second-degree murder trial for Nicholas Jordan Butcher will continue on Friday with the Crown expected to call their next witness.

Butcher, 35, is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Kristin Johnston.

Butcher has pleaded not guilty to killing Johnston.

WATCH: Kristin Johnston’s best friend testifies at Nicholas Butcher murder trial

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Kristin Johnston’s best friend testifies at Nicholas Butcher murder trial

The 32-year-old was found dead at her home in the Purcells Cove area of Halifax on March 26, 2016.

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So far, four witnesses have testified in the case. The trial is scheduled to last 20 days at Nova Scotia Supreme Court.

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