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The New Murder Defense: Marijuana Made Me Do It

REEFER MADNESS

A first-of-its-kind case in Colorado alleges that an edibles manufacturer helped lead a husband to kill his wife—and he’s pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Abby Haglage

Published May 17 2016 1:00AM EDT

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Abby Haglage

Abby Haglage

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