Murder Trial: 30 Years Sought for 'Ma Dalton' in Sister-in-Law's Killing

Prosecutors have requested a 30-year prison sentence for Marie-Thérèse Garcia, 79, accused of the 1995 murder of her sister-in-law, Corinne Di Dio. The trial, which has spanned three weeks, concluded its arguments with the prosecution's demand, while the defense seeks an acquittal based on a sharply contrasting interpretation of the evidence.

Throughout the proceedings, Garcia, who has been in pre-trial detention for three years, has consistently proclaimed her innocence. From the defendant's box, she has exchanged gestures and expressions with her granddaughter, Jessica, who is present in the courtroom. Despite Garcia's demeanor, which included sighs and head shakes, the prosecution presented its case, alleging a "diabolical complicity" between Garcia and Antonio Marquez.

Marquez, described as a former partner of Corinne Di Dio and ex-brother-in-law of Marie-Thérèse Garcia, is identified as a Spanish robber. He fathered a son, Romain, with Corinne Di Dio. At the time of the alleged murder, Romain was reportedly in the care of Marie-Thérèse Garcia at Corinne's request. The prosecution's case hinges on the theory that Garcia and Marquez collaborated in the crime.

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