His lawyers claimed he did not understand the difference of right and wrong at that time. Visual evidence that was shown in relation to his plea was the chase and standoff between law enforcement and the killer, Routh. The video was thirty minutes long and was recorded off of a body camera on a responding officer. This evidence showed the jury that Routh knew the difference between right and wrong. He knew that he had done wrong and fled the scene. He even told his sister that he was planning on fleeing to Oklahoma to hide from law enforcement. Other evidence shown during the trial, portrayed that Routh was under the influence as well. He had smoked marijuana and drank whiskey before leaving his house that
His lawyers claimed he did not understand the difference of right and wrong at that time. Visual evidence that was shown in relation to his plea was the chase and standoff between law enforcement and the killer, Routh. The video was thirty minutes long and was recorded off of a body camera on a responding officer. This evidence showed the jury that Routh knew the difference between right and wrong. He knew that he had done wrong and fled the scene. He even told his sister that he was planning on fleeing to Oklahoma to hide from law enforcement. Other evidence shown during the trial, portrayed that Routh was under the influence as well. He had smoked marijuana and drank whiskey before leaving his house that