ron powell is his name. >> at first, i'm not thinking i want to go up there.i saw her family saying, "well, can you help us," that type of stuff and "us" meant mark. that's when i started to think, you know -- >> the victim's family wants the accused represented by you because they believe he's innocent? >> correct. >> that's sort of a once in a while thing, hardly ever happens. >> yeah, like never. >> reporter: but 14 months after the murder, when mark went on trial the family, his, karen's and theirs, filled the galleries every day to support him. >> you are there because you know that person. >> reporter: the judge allowed cameras in court but no audio. so, we can't play you the testimony of that woman from idaho and decided to conceal her identity. that's the one he'd texted and phoned but hadn't seen in more than 3 decades. still, it was to be with her, said the state, that mark killed his wife. and on the stand -- >> at one point, she said mark had mentioned that if they were meant to be together, something bad would have to happen. >> reporter: the woma

even ron powell's. >> after they wiped all the blood away it was just superficial scratches.o be able to walk away from something like that. >> at the station afterwards, the woman who officer eagler saved gets her chance to thank him. >> she just gave me a hug. that was a very neat moment. >> as brief as it was, their miraculous escape from the violent crash made a lasting impression on everyone involved. >> when i saw the videotape, wow. how lucky am i. >> i did break down finally and start crying and realizing that i could have been killed very easily. but you know, god still wanted me here for something. >>> coming up -- another officer makes a dramatic save. and an ambulance pulled over on the way to the hospital. >>> caught on camera, a heated yup, you have our discover it card so you get your fico® credit score on your monthly statements and online...for free. that's pretty cool of you guys. well we just want to help you stay on top of your credit and avoid surprises. good. i hate surprises. ahhhh ahhhh are you ok? nope. we treat you like you'd treat you. we've already