31.   In jail facing capital murder charges they admitted the killings, but claimed they acted out of fear and panic brought on by years of physical and sexual abuse.

32.   In practice, few defendants in other states plead guilty to capital murder charges unless they receive a prison term instead of death.

33.   It is possible capital murder charges will be filed against only two of the suspects.

34.   Johnson County prosecutors filed capital murder charges Friday against Debora Green, opening the door for a possible death penalty request against the Prairie Village, Kan., doctor.

35.   Livingston was bound over for trial on capital charges, but a municipal court judge dismissed charges against McClain and Brown and ordered them released from custody.

36.   Mother will be rearraigned on capital murder charges.

37.   Mexican officials, partly because of intense public pressure, have stepped up efforts to assist Mexican nationals on death row or awaiting trial on capital murder charges.

38.   Norris said he planned to ask a grand jury today to return capital murder charges.

39.   Perry, because he is held on a capital murder charge, is not eligible for bail.

40.   Police have said they plan to seek capital murder charges against both men because the slaying was committed in conjunction with a kidnapping.