[sinkspur]

Defense lawyers contended the bodies were staged for the photographs of the crime scene. They also questioned whether the victims were shot to death, suggesting they may have already been dead when the bullets were fired.

This is a tough defense strategy, given that both Barker and Cortez gave sworn statements testifying to Green's murder of the entire family.

[pissant]

Yes, it's a tough defense strategy. Barker's lawyer also claims much of Barkers testimony was coerced and wants to challenge (and I assume is doing so legally) his alleged confession.