Wayne Treacy cries as he listens to Assistant State Attorney Maria Schneider describe Josie Lou Ratley being beaten nearly to death during opening arguments at his attempted murder trial. Taimy Alvarez / Sun Sentinel

Wayne Treacy walks into court Mondayfor the first day of his attempted first-degree murder trial. ' Taimy Alvarez / Sun Sentinel

Wayne Treacy's attorney Russell Williams speaks to Treacy's mother, Donna Powers and stepdad Cary Smith, during the first day of Treacy's attempted first-degree murder trial. Taimy Alvarez / Sun Sentinel

Josie Lou Ratley's mother Hilda Gotay, left, breaks down and cries after listening to how her daughter was beaten by Wayne Treacy during Assistant State Attorney Maria Schneider opening statement Monday. Taimy Alvarez / Sun Sentinel

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