article_snippet: The imprisoned Ramos, now 71, was scratched as a potential defense witness in the trial of Pedro Hernandez after Pedro Hernandez threatened to invoke Pedro Hernandez Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination if called to the stand.
article_snippet: But with testimony about Jose Ramos alleged confession and by highlighting Jose Ramos history of molesting children, the defense has sought to portray Jose Ramos as a more plausible suspect than Pedro Hernandez.
article_snippet: Defense attorneys are trying to show that the defendant is mentally ill and that Hernandez lengthy videotaped confession is a delusion.
article_snippet: Prosecutors argued that Hernandez's admissions are sound.
highlights_snippet: Ramos, 71, has threatened to plead the 5th if called to testify in murder trial of Pedro Hernandez .
  