@CNN: As the trial began for one of the men accused of viciously murdering Timothy Coggins in 1983, Coggins’ niece said it was a bittersweet day.

“Sweet that we’re finally here, 35 years later, but bitter that my grandparents aren’t here to see it.” https://t.co/Nfj6F1bOKq https://t.co/tyVYMt7Cw7

As the trial began for one of the men accused of viciously murdering Timothy Coggins in 1983, Coggins' niece said it was a bittersweet day.

"Sweet that we're finally here, 35 years later, but bitter that my grandparents aren't here to see it." https://t.co/Nfj6F1bOKq pic.twitter.com/tyVYMt7Cw7

— CNN (@CNN) June 20, 2018