STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) – After several days of evidence focused on the mental health of the former Marine accused in the fatal shootings of “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle and his friend, the trial of Eddie Ray Routh is set to resume Monday in Texas.
Criminal law experts say the case hinges on whether the defense can prove Routh, 27, was insane at the time and did not know the killings constituted a crime.
Here is a look at key points in the case:
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WHO WAS KYLE?