Brian Nichols trial: Week 5

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Brian Nichols trial: Week 5

Brian Nichols' trial continues in Atlanta.

Claritha Nichols, Brian Nichols' mother, points toward her son in court as she testitfies at his murder trial Friday.

Brian Nichols looks at the door to the courtroom as his mother, Claritha Nichols, enters to testify Friday in his murder trial.

Gene Nichols, Brian Nichols' father, raises his glasses and looks as family photos taken in happier times are shown in court.

Candee Wilhelm, widow of federal agent David Wilhelm, listens to testimony Friday.

Lead defense attorney Henderson Hill studies his computer screen as testimony continues Friday.

Brian Nichols listens to testimony Thursday in his murder trial.

Prosecutor Kellie Hill shows defense witness Mark Cunningham a letter written by Brian Nichols to Lisa Meneguzzo.

Judge James Bodiford talks with prosecution attorney Kellie Hill on Thursday.

Brian Nichols listens to testimony Wednesday during his murder trial.

Judge James Bodiford directs counsel from the bench Wednesday.

Lead prosecutor Kellie Hill (left) objects to defense attorney Henderson Hill (right) during his questioning of Mark Cunningham on Wednesday.

Forensic psychologist Mark Cunningham testifies to Brian Nichols' delusional traits Wednesday.

Defense attorneys Robert McGlasson (left) and Josh Moore confer with Brian Nichols at the defense table Tuesday. Defense attorneys Robert McGlasson (left) and Josh Moore confer with Brian Nichols at the defense table Tuesday.

Mark Cunningham, a clinical and forensic psychologist, testifies Tuesday about delusional traits seen in Brian Nichols.

Defense attorney Henderson Hill (left) argues Tuesday with lead prosecutor Kellie Hill (right) at the bench with judge James Bodiford.

Brian Nichols listens to testimony Tuesday during his murder trial.

Claudia Barnes (center), widow of Judge Rowland Barnes, stands for the jury Tuesday morning.

Defense attorney, Robert McGlasson (left) confers with Brian Nichols (right) Monday.

Dr. Robert Greifinger, physician-consultant for correctional healthcare, takes the oath before testifying Monday in Brian Nichols' murder trial.

Judge James Bodiford talks to counsel Monday.

Prosecutor Clint Rucker asks a question about the shanks found in Nichols' shoes.

Lead prosecutor Kellie Hill confers with colleagues Monday.

Dr. Robert Greifinger testifies Monday.

Defense attorney Robert McGlasson (left) and Brian Nichols (right) listen to testimony Monday.

Defense attorney Penny Marshall questions Demetrich Edwards, a former Fulton County Jail mate of Brian Nichols, during Monday's proceedings.

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Claritha Nichols, Brian Nichols' mother, points toward her son in court as she testitfies at his murder trial Friday.

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