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Woman accused of shooting death on trial in Monroe County

Authorities say Sandra Delvalle from Pocono Township shot and killed Joevandie Latorre in 2019 after an argument at their home near Tannersville.

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A murder trial started Wednesday morning for a woman accused of killing her boyfriend two years ago in Monroe County.

Authorities say Sandra Delvalle from Pocono Township shot and killed Joevandie Latorre in 2019 after an argument at their home near Tannersville.

Defense attorneys say what happened was self-defense.

Delvalle told police the victim chased her with a knife, and that's when she shot him in the chest.

The murder trial is expected to last about three weeks.

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