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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA central Indiana man accused of killing another man and forcing his estranged wife and three children to flee with him to Minnesota plans to argue self-defense in his upcoming trial.
The Herald Bulletin reported 25-year-old Mark Emerson filed notice in a Madison County court of his intent to raise a self-defense argument in his February trial. He's charged with murder in the stabbing death of 25-year-old Cody J. Gay.
Emerson's attorney, Thomas G. Godfrey, declined Thursday to elaborate on the events his client believes demonstrate Gay's death was in self-defense.
Emerson pleaded not guilty in July to murder, kidnapping and other charges.
Hermantown, Minnesota, police arrested Emerson in June outside a store. Authorities believe he was trying to flee to Canada with his wife and children.
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