Key facts
- Courtney Clenney's defense attorneys inspected the knives involved in the murder case.
- Clenney is charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.
- A medical examiner stated the stab wound was three inches deep.
- Investigators initially considered the death self-defense but continued investigating due to concerns from Obumseli's family.
- A video from February 2022 shows Clenney arguing with and striking Obumseli.
- Clenney has pleaded not guilty and remains jailed without bond.
Courtney Clenney's defense team has inspected the knives that are central to her murder case as she awaits trial for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. During a pretrial hearing, Clenney's attorneys confirmed they had examined the knives and informed the judge about more than eight depositions scheduled in the coming days as they prepare to respond to pretrial motions filed by prosecutors. Clenney, a 30-year-old OnlyFans model, has been in custody since August 2022 after allegedly stabbing Obumseli, 27, in the heart. She is charged with second-degree murder. The medical examiner stated the stab wound was three inches deep. While the death was initially considered self-defense, investigators continued to look into the case after concerns were raised by Obumseli's family. Prosecutors are expected to present evidence of prior conflicts between the couple, while the defense aims to portray their relationship as volatile and Clenney as fearful of Obumseli at the time of the stabbing. A video from February 2022 shows Clenney arguing with and striking Obumseli. The case has faced repeated delays, with the trial now potentially rescheduled for August.