dan grossman of nbc's denver affiliate, kusa, was in the courtroom for opening statements.cked. you have ashley's parents who were there, a lot of family members, aunts, uncles, and even just people from the public who were interested in this case. keith morrison: the prosecution's allegation was perfectly clear. tom fallis argued with his wife, and in a fit of rage, shot and killed her. at the conclusion of this case after you've received all of the evidence you will be convinced, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is him who pulled the trigger. keith morrison: prosecution witnesses said ashley was in high spirits at her new year's eve party, not at all suicidal. she was happy the whole night, laughing, smiling. she was dancing with her children, interacting with all the guests. keith morrison: tom though, ashley's uncle john testified about tom's sudden blow up when he discovered ashley asked him for a joint. and i was sort of taken back by it because everything was fun that night and all of a sudden, boom. so i was just like, whoa. keith morrison: a neighbor said ashley