![Defense Rests in Teen Texting Suicide Trial](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2017/06/michelle-carter-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Defense Rests in Teen Texting Suicide Trial
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — The defense has rested its case in the trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of manslaughter for sending her boyfriend dozens of text messages urging him to kill himself.
Michelle Carter is accused in the 2014 suicide of her 18-year-old boyfriend, Conrad Roy III. He was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning after a barrage of text messages from the then 17-year-old Carter encouraging him to take his own life.
Carter's lawyers argued that Roy had a history of depression and suicide attempts and was determined to end his own life. He said Carter initially tried to talk him out of his plan and urged him to get professional help.
Carter did not testify.
Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday afternoon.
A judge will decide the case. Carter waived her right to a jury trial.
More From WBSM-AM/AM 1420
![Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-disabled-child-happy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fairhaven’s Harbor Freight Tools Store Now Open](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-450235048_1215239429929444_3779936493299906879_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fairhaven Police Arrest Two on Drug and Assault Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Why Construction Suddenly Halted at Fairhaven High School](http://townsquare.media/site/519/files/2024/07/attachment-FHS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fairhaven Big Lots: We’re Still Open Despite Corporate Closure Announcement](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-Big-Lots-Featured.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fairhaven and New Bedford Share a Common Connection With Bill Nye the Science Guy](http://townsquare.media/site/519/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-6265196781.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Briefly Closes After Power Outage](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-NB-Bridge-Closed.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fairhaven Police Hold Free Summer Giveaway With ‘Popsicles in the Park’](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2024/07/attachment-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Rare Tours of Mattapoisett’s Ned’s Point Lighthouse](http://townsquare.media/site/519/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-27T184631.829.jpg?w=980&q=75)