Yoga instructor accused of purposely killing twin sister in crash acquitted

Friday, February 2, 2018
WAILUKU, Hawaii (KTRK) -- A yoga instructor in Hawaii charged with killing her twin sister was found not guilty of second-degree murder.

Witnesses told a judge they saw Alexandria Duval fighting with her twin and business partner Anastasia while driving in Maui in 2016.
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Prosecutors alleged that Alexandria then intentionally rammed her SUV into a wall before plunging 200 feet over a cliff.

Alexandria was pulled to safety. Her sister died in the passenger seat.
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The defense maintained it was an accident.

Alexandria's attorney said she's going to take the time to figure out what to do next now that she's been acquitted.
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