Arguments conclude in retrial of Naperville man accused of setting deadly fire
In the closing arguments in the murder trial of
Amor's attorneys, though, repeated their assertions that coercive questioning from police led to a false confession, including Amor admitting to starting a fire in a way that's impossible. Three defense experts and a prosecution fire expert have all testified that Amor's confession, that he started the fire with a cigarette and a vodka-soaked newspaper, was not scientifically feasible.
"It's not 1995 anymore," Amor attorney
But Assistant State's Atty.
After hearing the arguments, Judge
The arguments capped testimony in the trial that began
Amor, then 39, and
A state expert testified Friday that he believed the fire was started with an open flame. But defense experts said a fire set with a match or lighter would have produced the heavy smoke Miceli described in her 911 call in as little as two or three minutes.
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