Devin Morningstar jury deliberations to resume Friday

Jury deliberations in the murder and arson trial of Devin Morningstar will head into a third day and resume on Friday morning at 9 a.m. in Moncton.

Morningstar, 19,is accused of murderingBayleeWyliebefore setting the Sumac Street triplex whereWylie'sbody was found on fire.

In the defence's closing arguments presented Tuesday,Morningstar'slawyer, BobRideout, said the accused was set up as a fall guy.

The Crown saw things differently.

Prosecutor Stephen Holt argued that Morningstar admitted to stabbing Wylie three times to police and was aware of the fire.

"It's my submission the accused is guilty on both accounts," Holt told the jury.

Morningstar is one of three people charged with first-degree murder and arson in connection with Wylie's death.

Tyler Noel, 19, will be in court in October2017 to stand trial, while Marissa Shephard, 20, will be in court in May for a preliminary hearing.