as to indicate that perhaps she had been harmed by him. >> reporter: and what about the bruising on anita's face and her chipped tooth? reil, dr. bulic suspects. >> if the gun was held near... near the face, it's possible. >> reporter: but then, shirley rice, a specially trained nurse who's been involved in more than 300 rape cases, takes the stand. she says after examining anita, it's her opinion anita was assaulted. >> at the time i did the exam, i ought of her as a victim of a sexual assault. >> and has anything changed your mind since that time? >> in my evidence, no. >> reporter: but when prosecutors questioned nurse rice... >> you're unable, from a professional standpoint, to ever say for sure whether or not the injury that you see during a sexual battery examination is either consensual or non- consensual, right? >> i cannot tell you whether it's consensual or non- consensual because i wasn't there. >> robert cline did not rape

>> reporter: and to prove that point, prosecutors call this woman, anita's former friend, torina stewart, to the stand. >> did the defendant ever confide in you with regard to any sex practices thut she and robert cline engaged in that stick out in your mind? >> yes. >> can you tell us what that was? >> playing date rape, role playing. >> didhe tell you that they had engaged in that date rape or role play scenario on the night that robert cline was killed? >> yes. >> torina turned out to be a snake. >> reporter: did torina betray anita? >> she did in a way that she should've never betrayed her. >> reporter: prosecutors called the case detectives to testify anita told different vsions of what happened the night she shot her husband. >> and she started to tell a second story, and i noticed the inconsistencies between that first story and that second story. i knew...

tells the jury anita first said robert waved a knife at her, but in a second version she didn't even mention a knife. and there were other inconsistencies. but mattingly admitstst the time he never took notes. both he and detective depanicis are grilled about their lack of experience. >> isn't it a factcthis is the first homicide case you ever investigated? >> yes, sir, that's true. >> did you ask her how long it had been before she'd slept? >> no. >> did you ask her how long it d been before she'd eaten? >> no. >> did you ask her when the last time she had anything to drink? >> no. >> reporter: jancha argues anita was so traumatized by the events of the evening, she should never have been subjected to a grueling police interview so quickly. >> i speculate, ladies and gelemen, that there is one piece of evidence. >> reporter: as the trial was wrapping up, many courtroom observers believed the defense had won its case.

deal, to show just how traumatized anita was with one last piece of evidence. >> and that's the 911 call of miss smithey. >> reporter: prosecutors don't object. >> reporter: for the first time, jurors hear the dramatic 911 call. but amid anita's cries, they also hear anita say robert stabbed her in the stomach with a knife. >> reporter: kelly jo hines and stacey salmons could not believe their good fortune. >> as we objectively listened to played to you, and b bore i start my closing argument to you, i'll address a few things just about that phone call alone. >> reporter: stacey, i'm sitting just behind you there in the

set the snare." >> reporter: by playing that moment where anita says robert stabbed her in the stomach, it opens the doororor prosecutors to contradict her. the jury could now hear that previously forbidden part of the interrogation video where anita admits stabbing herself. >> i just know that i freaked out, and i picked it up and i stabbed myself. >> reporter: this is a big deal that you are now going to be allowed to present to this jury, correct? >> yes. >> reporter: he didn't open a door, he opened a vault. ten - walking for aweness.how this group hopes to save more than 20 veterans lives every day.

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>> she shot him. >> she inflicted those injuries to herself. >> reporter: prosecutors close their case against anita smithey with the best argument theve got, that interrogation tata. >> i don't remember where i stabbed myself. i know that i freaked out and i did it. >> reporter: it's proof, they say, that she was not acting in self-defense when she killed her husband. >> i think that is what doomed us. >> miss smithey, please rise. >> reporter: within hours... >> we, the jury, find the defendant guilty of secokd- degree murder. >> completely outrageous, ridiculous, insane, ludicrous. she was being attacked, she was being raped, and she was teified. 100% certain, she thought if she tried d flee, if she tried to do anything, he was going to kill her. >> reporter: drew watches, unable to do anything as his mother falls apart. >> i know exactly why she was so hysterical and why she collapsed. >> anything further from the state?

it. >> reporter: and anita's supporteters say they know exactly who to blame... >> there is one piece of evidence. >> reporter: ...anita's own attorney, rick jcha, for foolishly playing that 911 tape... >> h htried to stab me. >> reporter: ...opening the door for prosecutors to use anita's admission she stabbed herself. >> i stabbed it, but he was there, too >> it's not a mistake but a fatal error. >> not only did those statements get played, they got played right at the very end of the trial, the very last thing. >> r%porter: anita's camp says the only reason why they lost that case is because of the playing of this 911 tape. what do you say? >> i say that that playing of the 911 tape was only one small piece of a much larger puzzle within a two-week trial. >> reporter: a trial that took

come to a dramatic conclusion. >> i finally couldn't wait to look at his parents and hug them. the same with his children. >> reporter: when you guys left the courtroom, you were still pretty stoic, wouldn't talk to reporters. but when you went into the elevevor and the elevator doors closed, we could hear you. >> ( squealing ) >> and i'll go on record and say i'm the one who squealed in the elevator. and part of that is just the relief that comes with it, of knowing that you work so hard for an ultimate goal and that you succeeded. >> reporter: but their feelings of relief didn't last long. just before sentencing, anita's attorney suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma. attorney whitney boan steps in to represent anita. this verdict, justice or injustice? >> injustice.

was forcibly raped. >> reporter: and she was already planning anita's appeal, focusing on that interrogation. >> i don't have any reason to lie to you. >> i'm very optimistic that anita smithey did not receive a fair trial in compliance with the law and that she will have another day in court. >> reporter: but first, anita will be sentenced for robert cline's murder. she's facing life in prison. her 13-year-old daughter is too upset to speak, but anita's son, drew, begs the judge to show mercy. >> my mom is just... she's... she's my everything, and i just want you to know how much i love her and that she's... she's not the person that people are making her out to be. >> reporter: drew tells the

with the hopes of becoming a doctor to make his mother proud. then, it was time for the man who ga up everything for his daughter to make one last effort to save her. >> i've always known anita as a very caring person, a person of integrity, and she just added a lot to all of our lives. i... i just appe to you today. >> reporter: jessica flores tells the judge that essentially anita is a victim of domestic violence, and locking her away is not the answer. >> she wants to help other victims out there. please help her to help other people. >> reporter: to robert cline's family, the repeated characterization o ohim as an abuser is repugnant. the reality is just the opposite, they say.

mentally and physically. >> she shot my dad. she killed my dad. she deserves to get life in prison. a life for a life. >> with respect to the sentencing, 40 years total. reporter: 40 years. anita will likely be in prison until she's at least 80 years old. >> justice has absolutely been served in this case. >> i agree. robert cline can never come back. he can never hold his children. >> reporter: how important was this moment to you and for the memory of your father? >> it was the most important one yet, to know that my dad's name will not be dragged through the

story show. captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> i usually have very strange dreams. i woke up, and it just startled me. i think kelly's hurt. >> i don't think she's clairvoyant. i think she's a killer. >> i was 19 years old. a guy came up. bam, he slammed a gun to my head, and he said, "i'm going to ( bleep ) kill you." i fought with everything i have in my soul to not have a toe tag at the end. >> we got him. >> it's you. you're going to go down. right now on cbs 2 news-- cold dilema.what you can do right

dangerous - - and uncomfortabl e - - situations. situations.then, not slowing down.why these five people didn't hesitate to go for a morning run, even in the bone chilling cold. cold.and, taking the fun inside.// renaissance noises // how people of all ages were celebrating a renaissance today. now, the corridor's top stories and tomorrow's weather forecast in the first ten minutes. this is cbs 2 news 10 at 10. good evening.the warm-up earlier in the week was nice-- but it didn't last long.the weekend is here, and we are looking at a bout of *dangerously cold temperatures for tonight and tomorrow. tomorrow.we already have wind - chill advisories for the area.lets go straight to marissa scott - for the latest information.

colder!our current temperatures are in the single digitsbut our wind chills are plummeting well below 0we have a wind chill advisory for the entire vie[ing area and a wind chill warning for our northwestern counties where wind chills will get to around 40 below. once again, it's best to wear layers, hat & gloves and bundle up before you go outside. it's best to

northwest around 10-20 mph. our planner for tomorrow shows sunny skies and temps staying below 0. with the coldest temperatures of the season - obviously this would not* be a good week-end - to be with-out** heat. heat.it's especially important to make sure furnaces and other home heating equipment is in tip-top shape. representatives from alliant energy say, just like during the intense heat of the summer, it's important to make sure during *winter, equipment is serviced regularly to help prevent problems before they start.they say taking small steps now can really save you money and comfort later on. "if you're going to be gone eight hours, turn it down and you're going to see a savings on your energy bill. if you're not going to be that long, keeping it that same temperature is going to be

you."in iowa, energy utilities are prohibited from disconnecting service from customers who haven't paid between november first and april first *or anytime the temperature is twenty or below. police in dubuque - are investigating an early morning shooting. shooting.investigators say an 18-year-old man - showed up at the hospital - about three a-m - with a gun -shot - wound.police found the gun - they believe was used in the shooting - in a car - in the 19-hundred block - of west 32nd street.they arrested - 22-year old - dee-ante jenkins - of east dubuque, illinois.the men know each other - and police say - neither jenkins - nor the victim - is cooperating. in muscatine - at least one police officer opened fire on a suspected car thief -- after officers say the suspect rammed a police vehicle. vehicle.police say they began chasing an s-u-v that was reported stolen. as it sped away, it hit several cars, including the police vehicle. that's when an officer fired - and the suspect was hit and taken to the hospital. we don't know his condition

police aren't releasing any names. today's *cold didn't stop some determined veterans from making a statement in iowa city. city.members - of - operation - twenty three - to zero - walked twenty-two miles.it's to raise awareness for the - twenty-two veterans - who commit suicide - every day. day.cbs 2 - news reporter - steffi - lee - has the story of one member - who walks to honor her relative. steffi. with the bitter temps we're experiencing - getting outdoors is probably not at the top of most people's to do list.but for national guard member samantha welch - the cold didn't stop her fro walking in the frozen hawkeye ruck.e's seen how post traumatic stress disorder can overtake someone's life.it also almost caused a tragedy in her family. family. their numbers might be small on a very cold january day in iowa - but their motive on is mighty. they're raising awareness

suicides.operation twenty three to zero marches across the midwest monthly to let people know, veterans need our help. help. "definitely an overwhelming experience regardless of the number of people that show up."national guard member samantha welch was one of them - braving the bitter cold - to honor her brother. brother."at times, he thought about taking his life and that's mainly my motivation for this."he was done battling a war overseas - - "you never really leave when you're over there. it's constantly in your mind."but he faced his own battle here at home - with ptsd and depression.he didn't end up taking his life, but sadly, this small group knows, the number who do - is far too large. "it was really hard especially because at that time i was the only one he could talk to about it.the flags held high and names plastered on rucksacks honor those who lost their battles. battles."everybody's wired differently some people need service dogs, some people need counseling" counseling" knows it's happening but to address it."

also been down that tough road before. before. "for me, it was finding a new mission.'((nat pop)) pop)) "you never realize that 22 miles can hurt so bad but you don't feel it until after you're done because you're just so overwhelmed with the amount of participation." operation twenty three to zero will hold another event like this in the spring.they plan to gather together in des moines.steffi lee, cbs 2 news ten at ten. five americans who were imprisoned in iran are in the process of being freed tonight. tonight.a prisoner swap was confirmed shortly before it was announced that iran has met all measures spelled out in the landmark nuclear deal. the u-s and other world powers also lifted crippling sanctions that had been imposed on iran.as part of the deal, seven iranians being held in the u-s will also be freed.among those being freed is a washington post reporter,

businessman and a pastor.for the family members of those being freed, it is an emotional time. "i just ran straight for my kids. and then i told my parents. and then i called his parents and sister. and they were all bawling and they were getting calls." calls."president obama signed an executive order lifting the u-s sanctions.that means iran can now sell oil on the open market and will have access to global banks. with six-teen* days until the iowa caucuses - presidential candidates - are every-where this week-end. week-end.marco rubio - stopped in council bluffs - and johnston.he told the crowds - he under-stands why they don't like the way the country is headed.rubio says he'll transform and re-define america - - and that he can't wait - to run against - hillary clinton. mean-time - the war-of- words - between the leading republicans - donald trump and ted cruz - continued - following thursday's - debate. "i kept saying, 'when's ted cruz going to say something bad? come on ted.' but he

and i'm just waiting. because a lot of people don't like ted to put it mildly." mildly." "well you know, it seems that donald has a lot of nervous energy. and for whatever reason, donald doesn't react well... when he's going down in the polls." polls."trump - continues to question - whether cruz is eligible to be president - - and is critical of loans - cruz didn't report - that funded his run for the senate in texas. now a look at tonight's other stories across the corridor. former president bill clinton has been hitting the campaign trail hard this election cycle trying to help his wife hillary become the next president. today, their daughter spent some time with voters.chelsea made a stop this afternoon at the iowa memorial union on the university of iowa campus.the mom already has a two-year-old daughter, and late last year she revealed she's expecting her second child. clinton says her mother is the right candidates to stand up for *families.

senator, pushing for paid family leave, pushing for strong language around new mothers and ultimately new parents. and although she hasn't yet succeeded in that, it's something she's literally been fighting for, for more than 30 years" years"chelsea clinton also made stops today in davenport and des moines. following the first week - of the iowa legislative session - constituients in the corridor - got to meet with their representatives. the league of women voters - held a forum* this morning. with so many important issues - including school funding - and medi-caid - - organizers say the dialog - is critical.the forums are usually held the third* saturday - of each month - - while law-makers are in session . when you think of cold weather, you might not automatically assume that mid-evil revelry goes hand-in-hand with it, but it sure made for a fun time today at the cedar rapids public library.the mid-winter renaissance faire was held

fights, nobility and knighting ceremonies, and what's a mid-evil festival without some mid-evil music to go along with it, right?the little kids with it, right?the little kids love it - but it's the big kids who can *really get into the spirit of it all. "this is what the library is all about. we want to bring things here that are family friendly, intergenerational. stuff that brings the community together in a unique way." way."a market was also set up selling carved gourds, and items involving spinning, weaving and calligraphy. next on ten at ten, going orange.see how one family went the extra mile to get some free tickets.it's video you'll have to see to believe.

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monday on cbs 2 this morning.even the savviest internet users can fall victim to internet theives looking to steal their identity. identity.on monday tips on how to prevent that from happening to you. there are plenty of denver broncos fans here in eastern iowa, and many of them are getting really excited about tomorrow's big game in the mile high city against *pittsburgh. *pittsburgh.but one denver family is getting really excited.so excited, in fact, that they painted their entire house "denver broncos orange." they didn't just do it to show off.it was all part of a contest to win free tickets to the big game.they left the *outside normal, at the request of their home-owners association.but, the inside,

"it was really shocking at first, but now that we've had some time with it and the paint's dried, it's not so bad." bad."the couple won the tickets - *and a fridge full of free beer for their next- stay-at-home game. you can watch that game, by-the-way, right here on cbs 2 tomorrow afternoon starting at 3-30. an ice cold beer might take on new meaning if you leave it outside for a few minutes tonight. our cbs - 2 weather team has been warning* about this for several days - - because we are talking about wind - chills - - that can be very dangerous. dangerous.marissa scott is here now - with a complete* look at your forecast . it's going to be a bitterly cold night and day tomorrow.a wind chill advisory and wind chill warning are in effect for the viewing area through tomorrow morning.our current temps are in the single digits and our wind chills are below