(Little Rock, AR) -- In emotional testimony Wednesday, the mother of slain television anchorwoman Anne Pressly took the stand in the trial of her accused murderer.

Patti Cannady described for jurors how she found her daughter bloodied and bruised after a violent attack a year ago.
 Curtis Vance is accused of killing Pressly.

He has pleaded not guilty to capital murder. Vance could face the death penalty if convicted.

The trial may last two weeks.