Alexander posed repeated questions fingering Mr Beasley as the mastermind, each time beginning, ''Jack' was the one ...' In her opening statement, Ms Pelphrey said Mr Rafferty chose to participate in the three killings and Mr Davis' wounding, even if he wasn't the triggerman. Mr Rafferty, of nearby Stow, kept his head down and took notes as the alleged plot was detailed for the jury. Ms Pelphrey showed the jury timelines for each victim and said they had been desperate to improve their lives or find 'the light at the end of the tunnel.' A photo of each victim's grave was shown on a big TV screen as she spoke. The defendant was a quick student of the alleged plot and 'a student of violent crime,' Ms Pelphrey told jurors. Victims: As well as Ralph Geiger, David Pauley (left) was found buried in a shallow grave last year. Police later unearthed the body of Timothy Kern (right) 'He made the choices he wanted to make,' she said. Mr Alexander told jurors Ms Rafferty never participated voluntarily and was afraid that Beasley would kill him and his relatives if he didn't cooperate. As for the alleged plot to lure job-seekers, Mr Alexander said, Ms Rafferty 'had no idea any of this was going on.' The first killing came without warning for Mr Rafferty, according to Mr Alexander. Afterward, Mr Beasley warned Mr Rafferty to keep quiet by reminding him that he knew where Mr Rafferty's mother and sister lived, the defense