Child killer says attorneys can't ethically represent him

By REBECCA BOONE
Associated Press Writer


BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- It's been nearly three years since Joseph Edward Duncan III kidnapped two young siblings at their home after killing their parents and older brother. Shasta and Dylan Groene were whisked away to western Montana, where they were tortured, raped and Dylan was slain.

Now the man pleaded guilty to the crimes has told a federal judge he wants to fire his lawyers and represent himself at his sentencing hearing, which may mean more delays.

It also raises the possibility that Duncan could cross-examine witnesses - perhaps including 11-year-old Shasta, the lone survivor of the May 2005 murder-kidnapping that wiped out her family.


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