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Joseph P. Smith wipes away his tears after speaking to Judge Owens in court

Joseph P. Smith is escorted by bailiffs back to his seat after speaking with the judge
and Smith's public defender, Adam Tebrugge, back- ground, during the penalty phase of his trial
at the Sarasota County Judicial Center on Wednesday (11/30/05)

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 12: Circuit Court Judge Andrew D. Owens listens to attorneys argue a motion to dismiss the indictment of Joseph P. Smith at the Sarasota County Judicial Center March 12, 2004 in Sarasota, Florida. Smith pleaded not guilty to charges in the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Public defender Adam Tebrugge reacts as questions are posed by the prosecution during a flurry of objections from the defense on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith at the Sarasota County Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida. Smith is charged with the abduction and killing of 11 year-old Carlie Brucia, and could face the death penalty if convicted.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Sarasota County Sheriff Sgt. Jon Walsh testifies about his initial contact
with Carlie Brucia's family after she was reported missing on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith
at the Sarasota County Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Search and rescue dog handler Wesley Weysham testifies about one of his bloodhounds finding the smell trail of Carlie Brucia's walk home on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith
at the Sarasota County Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Evanoff, owner of Evie's Car Wash, testifies about finding the
security video image of the apparant abduction of Carlie Brucia on the first day of the trial of
Joseph Smith at the Sarasota County Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Connie Arnold testifies about 11 year-old Carlie Brucia leaving her
home alone after a sleepover on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith at the Sarasota County
Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Steven Kansler, testifies about his step-daughter's February 2004
abduction on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith at the Sarasota County Judicial Center
November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Evanoff, owner of Evie's Car Wash, testifies about the security
video that his camera caught on the first day of the trial of Joseph Smith at the Sarasota County
Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Joseph Smith looks at his public defender while listening to testimony on
the first day of his trial at the Sarasota County Judicial Center November 7, 2005 in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Family and friends of Carlie Brucia arrive for the first day of the trial
against Joseph P. Smith November 7, 2005 at the Sarasota County Judicial Center in Sarasota,
Florida. Smith could face the death penalty if convicted.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Debra Riva, prosecutor in the Joseph P. Smith murder trial
leaves the courthouse during a break in the first day of the trial November 7, 2005 at the
Sarasota County Judicial Center in Sarasota, Florida.
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SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 7: Adam Tebrugge, defense attorney for Joseph P. Smith, the man accused of abducting and killing Carlie Bruscia, leaves the courthouse during a break in the first day of the trial against November 7, 2005 at the Sarasota County Judicial Center in Sarasota, Florida.
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