:24:04
But the state's case
is built on fantasy, not fact.
:24:08
And the facts, as they are...
:24:10
are entirely circumstantial.
:24:13
It's not a crime
to be a beautiful woman.
:24:16
It's not a crime to fall in love
with an older man.
:24:19
This case should have never
come to trial.
:24:21
But since it has...
:24:23
I know you'll listen
to the testimony objectively.
:24:27
And when you hear
the evidence objectively...
:24:30
you will acquit Rebecca Carlson
of the charges against her.
:24:35
Dr. McCurdy,
did you find any indication...
:24:38
that Mr. Marsh used cocaine
on a regular basis?
:24:41
No. His nasal membranes
were way too smooth...
:24:44
for even occasional use.
:24:45
Were you able to determine
how he ingested this drug?
:24:52
A bottle of nasal spray
found next to the bed...
:24:55
was filled with a solution
of water and cocaine.
:24:57
The victim had a head cold
at the time of his death.
:25:00
I believe he was drugged
without his knowledge.
:25:02
Objection...
lack of foundation.
:25:04
The witness is speculating.
:25:05
Motion to strike the testimony.
:25:07
So ordered.
:25:08
The jury should disregard
the witness' comment.
:25:12
Was this the spray you found,
Doctor?
:25:17
Yes, that's it.
:25:20
Entered as People's Exhibit "A."
:25:22
Now, Dr. McCurdy,
what would cocaine do...
:25:25
to someone
in Mr. Marsh's condition?
:25:28
It would accelerate
his heartbeat.
:25:30
And if he were having sex...
:25:31
while under the influence
of such a stimulant?
:25:34
It would be the same
as shooting a loaded gun at him.
:25:37
Now, you said
in your autopsy report...
:25:40
that Mr. Marsh was restrained
at the time of his death.
:25:43
Can you explain that, please?
:25:45
From the marks on
his wrists and the bedstead...
:25:48
I believe that the victim
was handcuffed.
:25:50
At the time of his death?
:25:52
Yes. The bruising and friction
was quite extensive.
:25:55
Thank you, Dr. McCurdy.
:25:58
Your witness.