DURHAM -- The prosecution took the stage again Tuesday in the Crystal Mangum murder trial. The state called witnesses to the stand, including a former state medical examiner Dr. Clay Nichols. Dr. Nichols explained that Reginald Daye's death came as a result of complications to a stab wound. The defense countered asking if Daye might have survived barring any complications.

Dr. Nichols testified that Daye died due to, "obviously some sort of infection, or some sort of other catastrophic illness. But as a result of him being stabbed, is the reason why we have a homicide manner of death as well."

During cross examination, the defense attorney asked if Daye could have survived the stabbing if he had not contracted the infection. To which Dr. Nichols simply answered, "Yes."

Tuesday morning the jury saw additional autopsy photos and Mangum's interview with police after the stabbing. The prosecution then rested their case.

Mangum is accused of stabbing her then boyfriend, Reginald Daye, after an argument.

Mangum was the accuser in the heavily publicized Duke Lacrosse case. State Attorney General Roy Cooper investigated the case and determined the players were innocent.