Witnesses weigh Schmid case as trial moves forward
Saunders refuses to testify prompting a mistrial motion denial and trial pauses. Miss French pleads guilty as an accessory and receives four to five years. Ten state witnesses recount dramatic testimony about Gretchen Fritz, her sister, and Schmid with discussions of a diary and threats.
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Miss French
Rowe
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Sharon Breeze
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Jahron
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Jury Hears Details Of Rowe Slaying
Miss French testified about a desert killing involving Smitty Saunders and Schmid, describing getting a radio, aiding in the cover story, and the burial of Aileen Rowe. She led authorities to the desert grave, noting the body has never been found. the trial paused for Washington's Birthday holiday.
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Aveen
Miss French
Schmid
Saunders
Rowe
William Schafer III
Aileen
Bok
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