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No: HPFGUIDX 99555

Tyler:
> Technically,  Bella & her gang didn't get a trial. 
> From what I recall,  the "trial" basically consisted
> of Crouch Sr. asking the jury if they thought their
> crimes were deserving of a life sentence.  No evidence
> was presented,  no one argued the defense's case.  Not
> really a trial.  I think it was more a chance for
> Crouch Sr. to publicly wash his hands of his son so
> his own reputation might be spared.  Didn't work too
> well though.  
> 
Not exactly.  This was clearly the verdict/sentencing phase of the 
trial, as Crouch states, "We have heard the evidence against you."  
It's an open question, though, whether the defendants were allowed 
to present evidence on their behalf.

Much has been written about Crouch's motives.  For a very lengthy 
discussion, try Elkins' Crouch novenna, which were posted in mid-
December 2002, starting at #47927.

Debbie