A high-profile murderer from Southeastern Wisconsin says his actions aren’t all his fault.He claims his mentally unstable father brainwashed him into killing, starting in childhood.But prosecutors don’t buy it.They’re currently arguing over whether the son should get a new trial.Benson Gardner has more.
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