Dorothy Newell

A judge is now considering what Thompson says she failed to do at trial.

In essence, her ineffectiveness at trial.

Zachary Adams' bid for a new trial continues at the end of this month, December 29th and 30th, for the state's remaining witnesses and closing arguments.

A written ruling is expected to be issued within 60 days of the hearing's conclusion.

If the judge grants Adams relief,

Prosecutors would have to decide whether to retry Adams or walk away.

We saw the defense team walk in with no word.

Walsh came in with a bailiff, shackled.

Have you made a decision about whether you wish to testify at this trial?

And what is your decision?

Hey, Lester.

Thanks for having me.

Sure.

I think a lot of people were surprised.

I'm not a defense attorney, and a case like this is complicated, and it calls for all kinds of strategies that may or may not work.

Keep in mind the defense did a lot of work cross-examining the prosecution witnesses and poking holes in the prosecution's case.

Defense attorney Larry Tipton was clear.

He said the prosecution didn't prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, especially that Brian Walsh planned to murder his wife.

He agreed that, yes, Brian lied to police, he made incriminating internet searches, and he disposed of Anna's body.

But those actions didn't make Brian guilty of murder, let alone murder in the first degree.