Clear & Convincing - Episode 12 - State of Texas v. Robert Alan Fratta (Part 1)
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On November 9, 1994, Farah Baquer Fratta was murdered in her garage in Humble, Texas a suburb of Houston. Her killer was a an 18-year old hired through a middle man by her estranged husband, Robert Alan Fratta. Fratta, a bodybuilder and former Missouri City public safety officer, was angered by the couple’s pending divorce, his child support obligations and allegations made by Farah in the divorce proceedings. Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 12, State of Texas v. Robert Alan Fratta, Part 1. In Part 1, we’ll talk about the Fratta’s marriage, their bitter divorce and custody litigation, Fratta’s murder‑for‑hire scheme and his arrest in April, 1995. We’ll also talk about the evidence against Fratta, his first trial and his successful federal habeas claim. Then we’ll talk about Fratta’s 2009 re‑trial, direct appeal and post-conviction claims. Finally, we’ll talk about Fratta’s pro se claims. In Part 2 next week, we’ll talk about the cases against Fratta’s co-conspirators, Howard Paul Guildry and Joseph Andrew Prystash.
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