AJ Armstrong case: Grim evidence takes center stage in Houston courtroom at capital murder retrial

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AJ Armstrong case: Grim evidence takes center stage in Houston courtroom at capital murder retrial
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Courtroom observers saw shell casings and bullets and a note left beside the gun on the kitchen counter that read: 'I HAVE BEEN WATCHING FOR SOME TIME,' scribbled in all capital letters.

On day three of A.J.'s capital murder retrial, the state introduced several pieces of physical evidence, including the gun they say A.J. Armstrong allegedly used to shoot and kill his parents.Prosecutor John Jordan held up a black pistol as he walked slowly in front of 15 jurors: the gun A.J. Armstrong allegedly used to shoot and kill his parents, investigators say.

On day three of A.J.'s capital murder retrial, the state introduced several pieces of physical evidence. Courtroom observers saw shell casings and bullets and a note left beside the gun on the kitchen counter that read: "I HAVE BEEN WATCHING FOR SOME TIME," scribbled in all capital letters.More Videos

For the second time during this retrial, we saw an emotional A.J., as he put his head down, appearing to cry, when prosecutors showed jurors photos of Dawn and Antonio at the crime scene.Jordan held up a large strip of carpet cut out from the top of the stairs, with what James said was a burn mark. Investigators have long said A.J. attempted to start a fire and burn the house down at some point, though it's not clear if that was allegedly before or after the murders.

The officer can be heard saying to A.J. multiple times, "I want you to feel comfortable asking me about anything you don't understand."

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