Fri Mar 6, 6:44 PM ET

In this file photo, defendant Raymond Oyler looks back during opening statements of his trial on Jan 22, 2009, in Riverside, Calif. Oyler, 38, pleaded not guilty to 45 counts including murder and arson. He could face the death penalty if convicted. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

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