The murder trial of Brian Walshe enters its sixth day with the judge saying last week this case will wrap up before the holidays. Follow along live …

10:04 a.m. “People die suddenly quite often… but in a young person that has no medical history, yes it’s rare,” Atkinson said.

9:59 a.m. Tipton is asking Atkinson about the different ways someone can experience a “sudden unexpected death” from natural causes.

9:35 a.m. In cross, defense attorney Larry Tipton is asking Atkinson question about his time on a commission about using medical expertise in death investigations, his publications, and his experience as a medical examiner.

9:22 a.m. Atkinson is testifying to what appear to be bloody rug samples that he examined.

9:14 a.m. Dr. Richard Atkinson, a forensic pathologist for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, is back on the stand.

9:10 a.m. Brian Walshe is back in court this morning.