ms. esparza is not a victim on this case.he's a co-defendant on this case and culpable for the murder on this case. >> reporter: the prosecution says this was never a case about rape. >> the victim on this case never was afforded the same courtesy that ms. esparza is going to get. he'll never get the benefit of a police investigation. he'll never get the benefit of a jury trial. let's dig deeper with sonny hosten and danny. she saw a guy hit in the head with a meat clever, talked to him, never reported it and married the guy, stayed married to the guy that did that for nine years. >> that's the problem a lot of jurors will have. was she a victim? she raped? if so, did she go back to this bar and point him out? that will be the crucial factor. she said she had an involuntary flinch. if she pointed him out and part of the gang that conspired to kill him for the rape in revenge, i think a jury will find her responsible. but i got to tell you i'm so conflicted because i prosecute sex crimes and violence against woman and i know w