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Martin Richard's clothing, which Mellin said the government intended to show during its penalty-phase closing
Mellin said the government intended to show Martin Richard's clothing during its penalty-phase closing. He described the clothing as ripped apart and the shorts as essentially burned, and said their size and tearing illustrated Richard's vulnerability.
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Mellin said the clothing was direct evidence of the aggravating factors concerning Martin Richard's vulnerability and the cruel, heinous nature of the crime.