. >> joseph naiso has been representing himself. his remarks were pretty unusual. some observers called them rambling at times. cornell bernard was in court today. cornell? >> it's been a bizarre day here in court. accused serial killer is still giving final argument about five hours after they began. joseph naiso began by telling the jury it's been a pleasure looking at you then telling jury members you remind me of a wedding reception, something old, something bor skbrod something blue. >> it's one of the most surreal things i've seen in a courtroom. owe-to-see a man engage the jury like that. >> at times the 79-year-old accused serial killer rambled and often repeated himself saying the case against him is weak. he is charged with the murder of four women decades ago. dna evidence links him to the crime but he calls it circumstantial saying i may have had sex with her but didn't kill her. he was scolded by the judge bringing up things not presented in trial. it was a subtle way of testifying with out being cross examined. if convicted he could get the death pena

stopped the hearing, worried jurors may have seen a sign on this truck in the parking lot that said "joseph naiso murdered my sister january 11th, 1977" ending with a plea for money. the judge was afraid it may have influenced jurors who saw it which could result in a mistrial. most of the session focused on the potentially damaging affects of the sign. larry told us he was broke and wrote the sign hoping to raise money. >> my intent to get to the public to get help to stay here to finish up the trial. >> determining jurors had not seen the sign and closing arguments resumed. prosecutors declined to comment in this case but naiso sent a message to reporters when it's over. >> he says... i am looking forward to my opportunity to present my closing arguments and those will be conducted on friday at 9:30. >> there, you heard it. naiso, defending himself gives his closing arguments and should be interesting because he is refused to take the stand during this two month trial this is a special circumstances case so if he's convicted he faces death. vic lee abc news. >> vic, thank you very much. fallout

stopped the hearing, worried jurors may have seen a sign on this truck in the parking lot that said "joseph naiso murdered my sister january 11th, 1977" ending with a plea for money. the judge was afraid it may have influenced jurors who saw it which could result in a mistrial. most of the session focused on the potentially damaging affects of the sign. larry told us he was broke and wrote the sign hoping to raise money. >> my intent to get to the public to get help to stay here to finish up the trial. >> determining jurors had not seen the sign and closing arguments resumed. prosecutors declined to comment in this case but naiso sent a message to reporters when it's over. >> he says... i am looking forward to my opportunity to present my closing arguments and those will be conducted on friday at 9:30. >> there, you heard it. naiso, defending himself gives his closing arguments and should be interesting because he is refused to take the stand during this two month trial this is a special circumstances case so if he's convicted he faces death. vic lee abc news. >> vic, thank you very much. fallout