George Huguely V Murder Trial Timeline

The jury in George Huguely V's murder trial heard testimony Thursday crucial to the prosecution's case. Huguely stands accused of murdering University of Virginia women's lacrosse player Yeardley Love. The witness was University of North Carolina lacrosse team member Michael Burns.

Here is a timeline of events that led up to Huguely arrest and current trial happenings.

May 3, 2010: Love found dead

Charlottesville 911 received a phone call around 2 a.m. on the the possible alcohol poisoning of Love. Emergency personnel and police officers responded and, upon arrival to Love's apartment, found her dead and saw physical evidence that indicated murder. Police announced later that day that Huguely, who was in an on-and-off relationship with the victim, was charged with first degree murder.

July 7, 2010: Autopsy report released

The medical examiner's report confirmed that Love had died of blunt force trauma to the head. Examiner office Central Regional Administrator, Steve Murman, announced the death was officially labeled a homicide, according to The Daily Progress. Police believe Huguely allegedly caused the trauma by throwing her against the wall.

The newspaper reveals an ongoing court battle to have case documents released.

July 8, 2010: Search documents released

Two search warrant documents were released to the public by the court. The most notable information being witness statements, although names were redacted. The statements detailed Love's appearance and the fight between her and Huguely. Also noted were items taken from Huguely's apartment , such as two Apple laptops and a letter addressed to the victim.

Aug. 18, 2010: Evidence of arguing

Documents were released containing partial emails, proving Love and the defendant were fighting before her murder. Also revealed were that the victim's sonority sisters were aware of the volatile relationship and that Love's laptop had been recovered from a dumpster.

Jan. 7, 2011: New charges added

In addition to first degree murder charges, the states attorney formally charged Hugely with five more crimes. These were robbery, burglary, larceny, statutory burglary and felony murder.

Apr. 18, 2011: Indictment

A grand jury indicts Huguely on all six charges. The document states the jury charges that "Huguely did feloniously, willfully, deliberately, and with premeditation kill and murder Yeardley Reynolds Love." Trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 6, 2012.

Feb. 8, 2012: Trial begins

The jury heard opening statements from defense and prosecution. According to CNN, defense attorney Francis Lawrence asked the jury to consider involuntary manslaughter, claiming Love's death was an accident. Prosecutor Warner D. Chapman read aloud an email from the defendant to Love, which said, "I should have killed you." Further communication revealed a meeting was suggested.

Feb. 9, 2012: Burns testimony

Burns testifies that he had had sexual encounters with Love, during her relationship with Huguely, according to ABC News. He also stated that he once saw "George's hands around Yeardley's neck."

According to the witness, he entered Love's bedroom and she was released.