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The Carmin D. Ross Slaying

The Murray Trial, Thad Allender/Journal-World Photo

More Trial Videos
Friend says Murray remarked about "all the blood" (March 9, 2005)
Lab director testifies about blood sample's DNA traces (March 3, 2005)
KBI scientist cross-examined about lack of DNA evidence (March 3, 2005)
Forensic expert discusses probable number of weapons used in murder (March 2, 2005)
Neighbor says Murray remarked about ex-wife's death (Feb. 24, 2005)
Attorneys have verbal scuffle about evidence (Feb. 24, 2005)
Opening statement from the prosecution (1:04, Feb. 17, 2005)
Opening statement from the defense (1:42, Feb. 17, 2005)

Quoted
"I miss you, or who you were. As much as Carmin died that day, you died, too."
—Ross' sister Heather Bowman told Murray during his sentencing.

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Trial Documents and Evidence
Murray video statement, part 1
Murray video statement, part 2
Murray video statement, part 3
Murray video statement, part 4
Murray video statement, part 5
Murray video statement, part 6
Crime scene diagram
Murray's voluntary written statement to police, including his waiving of his rights (PDF)
"A Modest Proposal" - Murray correspondence to Carmin Ross
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Extended Trial Video
Defense explains Murray's Internet searches (March 15, 2005)
Prosecutor critiques Murray's statement to police (March 15, 2005)
Prosecution describes Ross' final moments (March 14, 2005)
Defense delivers closing statement (March 14, 2005)
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Timeline
Prosecutors' timeline of events

Who's Who

Carmin D. Ross
Police found Carmin Ross dead in November 2003 inside her home at 1860 E. 1150 Road. An attorney trained as a mediation expert, Ross previously worked as Manhattan city prosecutor and director of employee relations for Kansas State University. More »

Thomas E. Murray
Murray is a Kansas State University English professor and an expert in linguistics. Students describe him as an excellent teacher. More »

Angela Wilson - Assistant district attorney.
Amy McGowan - Assistant district attorney.
Tom Bath - Private prosecutor hired by the Ross family.
Bob Eye - Defense attorney.
Pedro Irigonegaray - Defense attorney.
Robert W. Fairchild - District Court judge.
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