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The defense called to the witness stand the defendant’s mother, Muntricia Johnson, to discuss the train accident, Bell-Johnson’s high school graduation and his relationship with his son, who was an infant at the time of the homicides.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated February 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Neither Smith nor Cole, who represented themselves, called Smith’s son to the witness stand.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
In November, the state had the CPS investigator, Anita Seamans, take the witness stand to discuss the details of her conversation with Clare.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray will return to the witness stand.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge
updated February 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Neither Smith nor Cole, who represented themselves, called Smith’s son to the witness stand.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
In November, the state had the CPS investigator, Anita Seamans, take the witness stand to discuss the details of her conversation with Clare.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray will return to the witness stand.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Witness stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witness%20stand. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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