The Brief The prosecution and defense have rested in the trial of Tony Earls Jr. Earls Jr. is charged with manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022. A crime scene expert from Montgomery County was on the stand Monday and testified that she believes Earls Jr. fired all ten shots. The prosecution and defense have rested in the trial of Tony Earls Jr.Tony Earls Jr. trial: Both sides rest in trial, closing arguments expected TuesdayEarls Jr. is charged with manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022. Police say Earls Jr. fired at Arlene's family’s vehicle, incorrectly believing a suspect who had just robbed him at an ATM, was in it. A crime scene expert from Montgomery County was on the stand Monday and testified that she believes Earls Jr. fired all ten shots.