Lawyers for both men say their statements were coerced. In fact, defense lawyers say, outside of those statements, investigators have little, if any, evidence against their clients. There are no fingerprints, DNA or even a probable murder weapon. Prosecutors have not revealed what other evidence they may have. But under Texas law, Springsteen's own words may be all prosecutors need.
State law allows for a conviction based solely on a confession.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office did not return phone calls from The Associated Press. The trial could last weeks. Potential witness lists stretch more than 6,000 names long. Springsteen's lawyers want Scott's statements excluded from the evidence, claiming Scott thought police pointed a gun at the back of his head during an interview. One of the investigators said last week it was his finger, not a gun.