It's was a difficult day to sit in court for family members of Kelley Clayton. The medical examiner who conducted her autopsy took the stand in the trial of her accused killer, Michael Beard.
Testimony included a description of Clayton's injuries, including extensive damage to her face, skull and arms.
The jury also heard from a state police investigator who recovered the murder weapon, a yellow "maul" handle, typically found on a pick or axe.
Prosecutors say Beard was paid by Clayton's husband to kill her and burn down their home.
During opening statements, the defense argued that a confession he gave was false, and that he only went to the home to commit the arson, but heard commotion inside so he left.
Beard is charged with first and second-degree murder, as is the victim's husband, Thomas Clayton. He has yet to go on trial.