This will be Armstrong's third time standing trial after being accused of killing his parents, who were found shot to death inside their southwest Houston home in July 2016.
Opening statements were supposed to be delivered on Monday, but jurors did not show up after the judge said there is "an ongoing issue that must be addressed."On Monday, July 31, AJ Armstrong, who is accused of killing his parents, Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr., will appear in court for a third time.This start date comes after the initial trial date of June 5 was pushed back due to an 'ongoing issue,' according to a judge.
At the time, the couple's two children were home, one of those kids being Armstrong, who was just 16 years old. He was charged with capital murder just hours later.More VideosIn a span of three weeks, a third jury was selected after extensive and in-depth questioning. That jury is expected in the court room starting on Monday.See more of ABC13's seven-year coverage on
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