Scenes inside the courtroom as Baby Favi's trial begins

Prosecutor Salvador Guardiola makes his opening remarks during the trial of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Third Judicial 3rd District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.

Saundra Gonzales looks over at Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV during his trial on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the 3rd Judicial District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing Gonzales' two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.

3rd Judicial District Court Judge James Waylon Counts listens to the prosecutor's opening remarks during the trial of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the 3rd Judicial District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.

Saundra Gonzales wipes tears from her eyes during the trial of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the 3rd Judicial District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing Gonzales’ two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.

Defense attorney Jose Coronado makes his opening remarks during the trial of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Third Judicial 3rd District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.

Prosecutor Salvador Guardiola, right, hands Saundra Gonzales evidence during the trial of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the 3rd Judicial District Court. Castrillo is accused of killing Gonzales' two-year-old Faviola Rodriguez.