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On June 6, 1996, Darlie Routier dialed 911 and reported that an intruder had just stabbed her and two of her children, Devon and Damon, who were sleeping on the floor of the main floor family room within just a few feet of their mother. According to Darlie, while she was sleeping, an intruder fatally stabbed her children then proceeded to slash her throat and stab her on the arm. And she slept through it all. Well, that's her story anyway. And for more than twenty-two years straight she's been sticking to it.

Arjen Greydanus was a man before his time. And every new lawyer would do well to study this case in order to learn what empathy and compassion truly look like in the legal profession.Francine Hughes was allowed to present the evidence of the abuses she suffered before she killed her abuser. She was allowed to present the evidence because her lawyer fought like hell for her right to speak of the atrocities she had endured. She was allowed to present the evidence because the court was also compassionate to the defendant and ensured that she received a fair trial.