DA: Richard Merritt hurt himself taking the stand
The district attorney says she knew her office would hold Merritt accountable for killing his loving mother Shirley in her home. Prosecutors were stunned when Merritt decided to take the stand and blame two gun-wielding monsters for the crime.
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