With more than 100 witnesses, Tim Jones’ murder trial costs are growing.

Taxpayers will be responsible for prosecution costs and some defense costs.

Licensed clinical social worker Deborah Grey said she will charge $62,500 for 500 hours of work.

The Chronicle has asked the court for other costs.

After the defense rested last week, Judge Eugene C. Griffith Jr. excused the jury so the prosecution and defense could discuss his instructions to the jury.

The main bone of contention between the 2 sides was how the jury would be addressed on deciding Jones’ fate and if they did not come to a unanimous decision.

Judge Griffith asked for their opinions since it was his 1st death penalty case to send to a jury.

In the discussions, the prosecution pointed to the case of Ricky Lee Blackwell Sr. in Spartanburg County as an example to follow.

Blackwell was convicted and sentenced to death in 2014 for the 2009 murder of 8-year-old Brooke Center.

Blackwell put the girl in a choke hold and shot her 4 times as his former wife and grandsons watched.

His ex-wife was dating Brooke’s father and he killed her in an act of revenge, the prosecution said.

The SC Supreme Court affirmed his sentence in 2017.

His death penalty sentence is still on appeal.