NORWICH – Tensions ran high in Chenango County Court Monday on the final day of testimony in the murder trial of Ganesh R. Ramsaran.

Chenango County Court Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr., District Attorney Joseph McBride and the defendant on the stand, Ramsaran, all used tones not present in the proceedings thus far.

Defense counsel Gilberto Garcia remained calm in his chair amidst the bickering.

Monday morning, Garcia completed the direct examination of his client, who the government alleges killed his wife the morning of Dec. 11, 2012.

Garcia asked Ramsaran to describe significant happenings on certain dates.

Ramsaran said that on Dec. 14, 2012, he called Detective Kevin Powell and Detective John Fern of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, and asked the two to pick up some hairs Ramsaran had located in the bathroom garbage. The defendant said the detectives arrived at approximately 11 a.m. or noon and Ramsaran said he additionally provided information regarding the family insurance policy and passports.

Ramsaran said on Dec. 15, 2012, a birthday sleepover was held for his eldest daughter. The defendant said he asked his daughter if she still wanted to have the sleepover — even though her mother was missing — and she said she still wanted friends over.