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J&J towing co-owner: "I feel guilty"
Posted: 02.17.2012 at 9:31 PM
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- The trial against a woman accused of dragging tow truck driver Allen Rose to his death in February of 2011 ended its second week with jurors listening to testimony from Rose's business partner John Stellabotte.

Stellabotte who helped train Rose, has been in the tow truck business for 30 years.

Most of the questioning Friday was centered around the certifications, if any, needed to tow a car, the proper procedures and Rose's level of experience.

Rose's J & J Towing co-owner testified that, "Allen was more proficient at the job than I was."

J & J Towing employee James Ward confirmed that and said, "[Allen] would correct me anytime he thought I was doing something unsafe."

More on the trial
Defense begins case 
Witnesses describe screams 
Jury tours dragging scene 
Witness: "Rose had a knife" 
Jury sees autopsy photos 
Rose "never stopped fighting" 
Emotional recounts continue 
Opening statements 
Witnesses describe scene 

Stellabotte had planned on responding to the Hill Park Apartments the day Rose was dragged to his death.

The co-owner eventually broke down crying when he described the impact Rose's death has had on him

"I can't work, I feel guilty. I should be the one and Allen should be talking about me."

Colorado Springs Police Detective Sean Peterson was the last witness to take the stand Friday.

The suspect detective spent 8-11 hours with Farries during the initial interview the day of the incident.

It was an interview that was voluntary and included a drive back to the scene so Farries could show officers her route.

Monday is Presidents' Day, so the trial will continue Tuesday morning.

The defense is expected to introduce portions of Detra Farries' taped interview with the Colorado Springs Police Department.

The trial is set to continue Wednesday. You can also follow the trial by following the #Farries hashtag on Twitter.

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