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Zachariah Rasch, who is charged with the murder of his wife, Crystal Rasch, testified in his own defense. He said that as they were driving home, he noticed Crystal had his gun in her hand when it suddenly went off and she slumped over. Rasch testified that when they arrived at his parents’ home, he removed Crystal from the vehicle and laid her in the grass. He said he then burned her body for about four hours. Rasch stated he did not call the police because he was afraid he would get in trouble, as the gun belonged to him. (6/9/26)
