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Old January 31st, 2017 #4234
Pamela Ross
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Default Trial under way for man accused of murder on Majestic Pines



January 31st 2017

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA - Opening statements are under way in the trial of Antonieo Smith, charged with murder in the death of Robert Anderson and attempted murder of Rita Anderson.

Defense attorney Andrew Casanave says the crime fits manslaughter - a lesser offense - because Smith stabbed the couple while experiencing "sudden passion or heat of blood...sufficient to deprive a person of self-control."

The jury is listening to 911 calls from the day the couple was viscously attacked. Prosecutor Rick Bryant says one of Robert Anderson's wounds was 7 1/2 inches deep and that Rita was stabbed 15 times.

Smith had dated their granddaughter and they had allowed him to stay at their house, but kicked him out......

http://www.kplctv.com/story/34390806...majestic-pines



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