Boone's defense strategy introduces the battered spouse syndrome, aiming to establish a context of ongoing abuse that culminated in the incident in question. This defense challenges the prosecution's portrayal of the event, arguing for a recognition of the psychological and physical toll of sustained abuse on Boone's actions. However, the defense faces scrutiny regarding the sufficiency of evidence to support this claim, particularly against allegations of Boone's lack of remorse and tendency to shift blame.