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This case is about Roval Valley, the defendant, who brought a knife

and provoked a fight and stabbed four kids nine

times killing one they were intent on pummeling him and no way to know whether or not

that was going to stop until he was dead this is what self-defense looks like there's no

manual for self-defense.

Well, soon be on a verdict watch in Connecticut for the murder trial of Raul Valley.

We're previewing the day ahead in the preppy party murder case.

And a pediatrician in hot water this morning, police are claiming that she staged the death of her four-year-old

daughter. Her story is what's trending in true crime. Plus, testimony set to resume in the

widow's words murder trial. This morning, we are spot-leading the defendant's actions, including

her very emotional 911 call. We've got a voice analysis expert here to break down the truthfulness of

Karina Cooper's statements. And it has been a decade since Crystal Rogers went missing. We'll have

the latest on her family's quest for justice. It's all coming up next for you right here on opening

statements. Good Monday morning to you and welcome to opening statements.

I'm Julie Grant.

I hope you had a wonderful relaxing holiday weekend. We sure did here and now we're back and ready to go. We got a great show planned in a big day ahead on Court TV Live. So let's start it off as we always do. Grab that cup of coffee. It's time for my opening statement. It has been 10 years 4th of July weekend 2015 Crystal

Rogers vanishes to never be seen or heard from again her five children left

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