Closing arguments begin in NJ 'fat' defense case

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Closing arguments are under way at the New Jersey trial of a Florida man who claims he was too fat to have killed his former son-in-law.

Edward Ates (AYTZ') says he didn't have the energy to accurately shoot Paul Duncsak (DUNS'-kak) and make a quick getaway. The 62-year-old was 285 pounds when Duncsak was killed in 2006.

Ates' attorney told jurors all they have to do is look at him to see that he was obese, old, and in no condition to commit such a murder.

Duncsak and Ates' daughter were involved in a bitter custody dispute after their divorce.

Ates testified that he had no reason to want Duncsak dead.