Attorneys spar in case of man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend in ‘brutal domestic violence’ case

REDWOOD CITY — Attorneys sparred Monday in closing arguments over whether a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend should be convicted of murder or manslaughter, with the prosecution pointing to evidence that it took more than 60 seconds for him to strangle her to death, while the defense argued that his mental state and excitement to be a father precluded him from premeditation.

Andrew Coleman, 34, was charged with two counts of murder with multiple enhancements after allegedly strangling 37-year-old Kirsten Castle...