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Sam Penrod ReportingProsecutors and the defense have rested in the Timmy Olsen perjury trial, involving the disappearence of Kiplyn Davis.
Prosecutors wrapped up this morning and then Timmy Olsen's attorney surprised many people, by not putting on any defense to the charges against him.
Olsen faces 15 counts of perjury, relating to what federal prosecutors say is the result of Olsen lying to the grand jury in April of 2005, as it was investigating the case of missing teenager Kiplyn Davis.
She disappeared more than eleven years ago and has still not been found, although she is presumed dead. Olsen is the only person charged with her murder.
Today, two FBI agents wrapped up the prosecution case and we learned Olsen gave conflicting and inconsistent stories to the FBI in 1996, a year after Kiplyn disappeared. So early on, Olsen was looked at as a suspect.
As for Kiplyn's parents, they believe the prosecutors put on a strong case to the jury that Olsen has been caught in his lies.
Richard Davis, Kiplyn's Father: "I think it went really well for us. It's proven a lot of things. I hope the jury has been listening with their hearts to this case. I really feel confident about what prosecutors have done for us."
Olsen waived his right to take the stand, likely because of the impending murder case against him. That may also be a factor in why there was no defense presented; however, Olsen could face up to 75 years if he is convicted on all counts.
Closing arguments will be made on Wednesday and the jury should then have the case to decide the fate of Timmy Olsen.
