Woman testifies in 2012 Indianapolis home explosion case
Shirley, 50, who testified as part of her plea agreement with
Shirley said she met
During the course of their relationship, Leonard asked her to do financial favors for him, which she did without question, such as adding him to a checking account and increasing her homeowner's insurance. Shirley testified Leonard started asking about her home's insurance coverage about two weeks after he moved in with her. He was convicted in
'A SMALL FIRE'
According to Shirley, Leonard first suggested the insurance fraud scheme in
The idea came up again at a 4th of July pool party at the home of
Hults and Thompson also have been charged with conspiracy in connection with the case and are scheduled to go on trial in June.
The week before
THREE ATTEMPTS
Attempt No. 1 took place
When Leonard said they were going to try again the next weekend, she said she begged him to stop. Thompson came over again, and he and Leonard put cardboard up inside the fireplace to block any escaping gas and then went to the thermostat, she said. Then, on
Attempt No. 2 took place
Attempt No. 3 took place
THE BLAST AND AFTERMATH
Shirley said
On
They drove home immediately upon hearing the news. Leonard kept telling her not to worry about anything because he had everything under control.
On
Shirley said she was forced to continue the charade by holding a news conference
Under cross-examination Thursday by defense attorney
Shirley, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges, can be sentenced to 20 to 50 years.
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