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Opening Statements Begin In Bagel Shop Murder Trial

DENVER (CBS4) - Opening statements took place Tuesday in a murder trial.

Brian Pattison is accused of killing Shane Richardson last year.

Shane Richardson
Shane Richardson (credit: GoFundMe.com)

Richardson lived above a bagel shop in the city's Five Points neighborhood.

Brian Scott Pattison
Brian Scott Pattison (credit: Las Animas County)

Pattison allegedly killed Richardson and then set fire to his apartment to cover it up.

Pattison faces murder and arson charges.

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