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Murder defendant testifies Hannah Bender was holding gun when it accidentally went off, killing her
Austin Todd Stryker
Austin Todd Stryker, 24, testifies for his defense team Nov. 8 about the events before, during and after Hannah Bender's 2019 death. Stryker has been charged with Bender's murder.
“I remember the gunshot, and my ears were ringing, and she [immediately] slumped over,” Austin Todd Stryker said. “I realize I didn’t cock it to make sure a bullet wasn't in the chamber.”