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Jurors In Philip Chism Murder Trial Resume Deliberations

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A jury in Salem Tuesday morning resumes its consideration of the insanity defense offered by the Danvers teenager who acknowledges raping and killing a high school math teacher.

From both sides, closing arguments in the trial of Philip Chism brought dramatic and emotional explanations of teacher Colleen Ritzer's death.

WBUR's David Boeri reports for Morning Edition on what occurred in court.

Editor's Note | Warning: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

This segment aired on December 15, 2015.

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Now retired, David Boeri was a senior reporter at WBUR.

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