A New Hampshire man is standing trial in Vermont for the death of his wife. Joseph Ferlazzo is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo in Oct. 2021 while they were visiting Vermont for their one-year wedding anniversary.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington jury began deliberations Thursday afternoon in the murder trial of Joseph Ferlazzo, the Vermont man who prosecutors say intentionally shot his wife, Emily, on a vacation back in 2021. Emily’s family members, who attended the trial this week, say they are hoping for closure and justice.

Ferlazzo was the only one to take the stand in his defense, and he claimed that his actions were done in self-defense.

Jury finds Joseph Ferlazzo guilty of first degree murder