Tire rigged to explode, experts testify
Jury in Mann case hears about TNT, sees photos of Pierce’s injuries
Posted: July 15, 2010 at 5:45 a.m.
The explosion that was triggered when Dr. Trent Pierce of West Memphis picked up a spare “doughnut” tire he found resting against his vehicle’s front bumper the morning of Feb. 4, 2009, was caused by a hand grenade duct-taped to the tire, a government explosives expert testified Wednesday.
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