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Of denita smith, and in this version shannon said shed been framed. >> she did show some emotion. but not a whole lot. she was very matter-of-fact, and talked a lot. i think the interview went on for hours and hours and hours. >> reporter: shannon said the trouble began after she and jermeir broke up, that he was upset that she had aborted the pregnancy, and that jermeir began harassing and stalking her. >> he would continuously call me on my cell phone at work. it would interrupt the radio. he ...

This wasnt just another interview. shannon was prepared to share all new information with the potential to change the whole focus of the case. assistant d.a. david saacks. >> she just wanted to give her side. and we certainly wanted -- allowed her to do that. >> reporter: and her idea, or her attorneys idea was and then youll drop the charges after youve heard this? >> i think that certainly was her idea. so if they dont say anything were going to keep going on the path were already on, which is...

Shes already charged. >> before we ask any questions, you must understand your rights. >> reporter: tape rolled as shannon calmly began telling a new story surrounding the death of denita smith, and in this version shannon said shed been framed. >> she did show some emotion. but not a whole lot. she was very matter-of-fact, and talked a lot. i think the interview went on for hours and hours and hours. >> reporter: shannon said the trouble began after she and jermeir broke up, that he was upset t...

All new information with the potential to change the whole focus of the case. assistant d.a. david saacks. >> she just wanted to give her side. and we certainly wanted -- allowed her to do that. >> reporter: and her idea, or her attorneys idea was and then youll drop the charges after youve heard this? >> i think that certainly was her idea. so if they dont say anything were going to keep going on the path were already on, which is shes already charged. >> before we ask any questions, you must u...

Shannon was prepared to share all new information with the potential to change the whole focus of the case. assistant d.a. david saacks. >> she just wanted to give her side. and we certainly wanted -- allowed her to do that. >> reporter: and her idea, or her attorneys idea was and then youll drop the charges after youve heard this? >> i think that certainly was her idea. so if they dont say anything were going to keep going on the path were already on, which is shes already charged. >> before we...

Youll drop the charges after youve heard this? >> i think that certainly was her idea. so if they dont say anything were going to keep going on the path were already on, which is shes already charged. >> reporter: tape rolled as shannon calmly began telling a new story surrounding the death of denita smith, and in this version shannon said shed been framed. >> she did show some emotion. but not a whole lot. she was very matter-of-fact, and talked a lot. i think the interview went on for hours an...