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An Argumentative Essay On Bobby Dassey's Testimony
Bobby Dassey went to court for testimony against Steven. Bobby claimed that he had seen Teresa taking pictures then walking towards Steven's trailer. He argued that Steven was the last person that had been with Teresa. Steven argued that he was not the last person to see Teresa because he had seen her leave. Bobby mentions a joke about Steven asking him and his friend, Michael if they wanted to help get rid of a body. It was the third party to tell the jury about this "joke." The board had claimed that they were the ones that Bobby first told about this "joke." Testimony from Bobby established a timeline that was seen as evidence.

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