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Top 5 Weakest Murder Trial Defenses That Ended with Convictions
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26:27Now PlayingMurder suspects who know they committed the crime will go to great lengths to avoid serving time behind bars. From hiring ninja assassins and providing false alibis, to shifting blame and claiming they "don't identify by that name," killers have fabricated some of the most bizarre defenses in hopes of convincing a jury of their innocence. In the case of Richard Merritt, he claimed he was framed by a ninja assassin. Darrell Brooks Jr. argued that he didn't identify by his own name. Anthony Todt shifted blame to his wife, while Robert Durst provided a slew of inconsistent explanations. Cristhian Bahena Rivera initially confessed to the crime, but later claimed he was forced to do so by masked men.
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The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down these top five weakest murder trial defenses that ultimately ended with convictions. Despite their outlandish attempts to evade justice, the evidence against these suspects proved overwhelming, and their far-fetched tales failed to sway the juries. From the absurd to the downright unbelievable, these cases highlight the desperate measures some killers will resort to when faced with the prospect of life behind bars. Tune in as we delve into the details of each case and explore the reasons why these defenses fell flat in the face of cold, hard facts.
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