The son of a Harlingen attorney whose body was found in 2020 testified Tuesday in the trial against the man accused in his death.

Salomon Campos Jr. previously pleaded not guilty in connection with the death of his uncle, Harlingen attorney Ernesto "El Gallito" Gonzales.

Authorities say Gonzales was kidnapped and shot. He was reported missing in June 2017 after filing a temporary protective order against some of his family members.

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Gonzales’ body was found in 2020 buried in Campos’ goat farm, according to the Harlingen Police Department said.

Gonzales son — EJ — was one of two witnesses who took the stand on Tuesday.

The defense claimed Gonzales would have benefited from two different life insurance policies from his father. EJ pushed back on the defense's claim, and told the jury he was close to his father.

During his testimony, EJ choked up and wiped away tears.

EJ also told the jury he spoke with Campos — his cousin — after his father was reported missing. 

According to EJ, Campos told him he had been following his father to see if he was doing drugs, and had seen him fueling up his truck the day before he disappeared.

Testimony resumes Wednesday morning.