This week we’re discussing the murder of Dave Laut, a renowned Olympian whose life was tragically cut short by his wife, Jane Laut. Although the police quickly identified Jane as the perpetrator, a lingering question emerged: Was this an act of self-defense or a premeditated, cold-blooded murder?

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