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Arkansas Anchorwoman's Face Shattered 'Like an Egg' During Attack
Foxnews ^ | 11/11/2009 | Staff

Posted on 11/11/2009 11:40:35 AM PST by Red in Blue PA

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — One blow ruined her smile and others crushed the middle of her face, but the attack on television personality Anne Pressly didn't end until after her jaw was forced to the back of her head and cut off blood flow to her brain, a medical examiner said Tuesday.

Prosecutors rested their capital murder case against Curtis Lavelle Vance, 29, after testimony from the state's deputy medical examiner, who spoke about Pressly's final moments of consciousness.

Vance, of Marianna, has pleaded not guilty to murder, rape and burglary. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Defense lawyers questioned crime scene technicians about where they did — and did not — find blood, and asked Police Chief Stuart Thomas whether officers explored multiple theories. He said they had.

DNA specialists initially questioned by prosecutors were recalled to the stand to discuss genetic evidence gathered at the scene that didn't have a match.

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To: EyeGuy
Imagine the increased correlation in that graph if the executions were performed within a year of the crime.

Imagine a further increased correlation if they were also public.


Indeed !
21 posted on 11/11/2009 2:19:15 PM PST by One_who_hopes_to_know
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To: Red in Blue PA

black men and blonde women..now that is a discussion of length


22 posted on 11/11/2009 5:04:33 PM PST by wardaddy (The movie Valkyrie was excellent...I was surprised. What a cast.)
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