Opening arguments in the trial of a man accused of being hired to kill a woman in Brownsville began on Wednesday.

Jonathan Xavier Roman Martinez pleaded not guilty in the November 2020 murder of 39-year-old Adela Gonzalez Martinez.

Prosecutors say Jonathan was hired by his boss, Jose Arnoldo Rodriguez, to kill his ex-wife, Adela. Prosecutors say Jonathan killed Adela with a single gunshot wound to the head.

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The defense said that while they believe Jose came up with the plan to kill Adela, Jonathan was not the shooter. They said they believe Jose set Jonathan up to make it look like it was him.

So far, three witnesses have taken the stand and more might come forward.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.