Suspect Says He's Being 'Railroaded' ; Representing Himself, Murder Defendant Tries to Discredit Witness

Gazette, The; Colorado Springs, Colo. › December 28, 2004

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A man accused of strangling a homeless woman in 2001 addressed jurors Tuesday during opening statements, telling them he's innocent and being railroaded by police and prosecutors.

Douglas E. Wilson, 45, faces firstdegree murder and crime of violence charges in the September 2001 death of 37-year-old Liza Chavez. He fired his attorney and is defending himself.

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Suspect Says He's Being 'Railroaded' ; Representing Himself, Murder Defendant Tries to Discredit Witness

Wilson told the 4th Judicial District jury he will present evidence showing he did...

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