the case became a media sensation with more revelations. investigators said ross had done internet research on hot car death and even visited an online forum for people interested in living a child-free life. a monstrous portrait was emerging, but even after weighing all of the allegations ross's friends were still convinced he never meant to hurt cooper. >> did you ever hear ross get frustrated with cooper? >> no. >> treat him like he was a burden at times? >> no, no. >> you know, there are times when kids can get on our nerves. >> uh-huh. no, no, there are times when you definitely need a break, okay, but he -- he loved that boy. >> ross harris' family enlisted the help of defense attorney mat tox kilgore and his team. >> the entire case was a house of cards. we felt that despite public sentiment and despite the