NEW : Defense attorney tells jurors to keep an open mind . NEW : Prosecution offers testimony on Steven Hayes ' prior convictions . NEW : Her two daughters , one of whom had been sexually assaulted , died of smoke inhalation . Defense says Hayes has struggled with drug addiction for years . Comment:
NEW : Defense attorney tells jurors to keep an open mind . NEW : Prosecution offers testimony on Steven Hayes ' prior convictions . NEW : Defense says Hayes has struggled with drug addiction for years . Comment: