(Little Rock)  --  Jury deliberations could get underway today in the trial of the man accused of slaying KATV news anchor Anne Pressly.

   Curtis Vance faces capital murder, rape and burglary charges for allegedly attacking Pressly in her Little Rock home last October.

   The 26-year-old woman was discovered by her mother on the morning of October 20th, 2008.
   She died in the hospital five days later.

   The prosecution rested its case yesterday after hearing testimony from a medical examiner describing the brutal beating that led to Pressly's death.

   Earlier this week, a police detective told jurors that Vance confessed to being at the woman's home the night she was murdered.

   The jury also heard recordings during the trial in which the 29-year-old Vance apparently confessed to beating Pressly with a piece of wood.

   The defense is expected to call two witnesses today before resting its case.

   Vance could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.



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