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Gerald wore a gray suit. Patricia a navy dress. They sat at the defense table with Mitchell Crane. Ryan and I entered from the side door. Gerald looked at me. I looked back. Didn’t flinch. Judge Ashford’s gavel fell. This court is now in session. The state of Oregon versus Gerald Thomas Owens and Patricia Anne Owens.

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