when you sh when i got to that safe, i made a decision, it s going to be me or him. ultimately, the defense wanted the jury to see that, while a flawed man, brett parker was no killer. did you shoot in self-defense cap en hurst? yes, i did. did you ever have a plan, a premedicated plan to shoot and kill your wife? no. under cross-examination, brett held firm, sticking to the story, he first told investigators. did you think it was important to tell the police the truth? i did tell them the truth. i ve told them what s happened in that house. that is the truth. i believe, as i see it, the evidence proves it. the prosecutor talked to him about his infidelities. he insisted his feelings for tammy never wavered. he said you love tammy, still