Chapter

A Surprising Opening Statement
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1:01:58 - 1:07:05 (05:07)

The state-appointed defense attorney of a murder defendant surprises court watchers by not making an opening statement during the trial. Later, the attorney gives his reason for this decision.

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Earl Howard, a 43-year-old Canadian man, has been sentenced to at least 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder.
1:01:58 - 1:04:07 (02:09)
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Crime
Summary

Earl Howard, a 43-year-old Canadian man, has been sentenced to at least 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. He was also charged with numerous other crimes including arson and tampering with evidence.

Chapter
A Surprising Opening Statement
Episode
The Last Strike
Podcast
20/20
A story about a rental insurance policy taken out just days before a murder and the strange circumstances surrounding it.
1:04:07 - 1:07:05 (02:58)
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Crime
Summary

A story about a rental insurance policy taken out just days before a murder and the strange circumstances surrounding it.

Chapter
A Surprising Opening Statement
Episode
The Last Strike
Podcast
20/20