His 90-minute testimony came as the defense wrapped up its case against Falater, accused of lashing out at his wife with a hunting knife, stabbing her 44 times and dragging her to the family's swimming pool where he held her head under water. Prosecutors charge Falater changed his bloody clothes and boots, and stashed them in a plastic container along with the murder weapon. All the items were placed in the wheel well of his car. Juan Martinez, an assistant county attorney, said Falater took time to doctor a wound and motion to the family dog to be quiet during the rampage. What they differ on is Falater's state of mind at the time, and his intent to kill.
Prosecutors call the act a deliberate, cold-blooded murder and seek the death penalty.
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