Overview

• An ATF explosives specialist described rat trap–triggered mechanisms, pipes and .50 caliber cartridges from a gray box tied to Ryan Routh, saying the components served no purpose other than as weapons and that seven partial firing devices were found.
• Jurors examined the semiautomatic rifle prosecutors say Routh carried onto the course as an FBI agent presented the firearm and other exhibits for close inspection.
• Judge Aileen Cannon limited the 'Dear World' letter to its first three sentences, excluding Routh’s requested phrase 'shred his airplane' after prosecutors argued the rest was irrelevant or hearsay.
• Gun seller Ronnie Jay Oxendine testified under a plea deal that he sold Routh an SKS rifle in August 2024, while an AT&T employee said Routh bought a prepaid line under the name 'John White.'
• Court plans called for a charge conference Thursday with prosecutors expected to rest Friday, and the defense was told to have witnesses ready as Routh weighs whether to testify.