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Harley-Greg is a 15-year-old girl facing a potential life sentence for allegedly murdering her mother and attempting to kill her

stepfather. Why would a seemingly normal teenage girl be compelled to commit these

crimes? Was she angry at her mother and stepfather or was it mental

illness? I'm Vennie Politan and on this week's Court TV podcast we're taking

you inside the courtroom as Heath Smiley, the defendant's

stepfather and surviving victim testifies in the case against her.

Hear his first-hand account of the events leading up to the shooting.

This is the Court TV podcast with Vinny Polytan. then. You understand that you're now on your hands should be sworn answers under penalty of merger.

Yes, sir.

You may appreciate.

If you would introduce yourself to the ladies and gentlemen.

My name's Heath Smiley.

And Heath, we've met before today, that's right.

Yes, ma'am.

If you would, though, these ladies and gentlemen don't know you. So if you would just kind of tell them a little bit about how old you are.

I'm 39 years old I'm a physical therapy assistant and I've been

Carley's stepdad for it was almost I guess three and a half years

um, tell me, he, prior to March 19, 2024, who were you married to?

Ashley Smiley.

And when did you in Ashley Smiley mate?

Uh, spring of 2019.

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