Not many fireworks. The prosecution expert who said he found evidence of strangulation was cross-examined.

From the Review/Journal:

"Binion's body bore more telltale marks than the vast majority of similar cases he has encountered, Baden said.
These included bruises and abrasions created near the time of death, marks that indicate Binion's wrists were restrained and burst blood vessels in Binion's lower eyelids. "