Thomas Lake: Richard Scoggins was installing a red front door on his girlfriend's mobile home when her ex-boyfriend called with a perplexing offer.
He wanted to come by and cook them dinner.
She said yes.
And what followed may have been premeditated murder.
The ex brought steaks and an 18-pack of Bud Light, according to Scoggins' roommate James Klontz. They all sat outside and drank while the steaks were on the grill.
You're a pretty nice guy, Scoggins told the ex-boyfriend, Antonio Duran. Then he kissed the woman they had in common.
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