Posted on 07/09/2007 3:22:09 PM PDT by stm
ORLANDO, Florida — Former astronaut Lisa Nowak told a detective she came to Orlando to meet her rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut because she wanted to know where she stood in the bizarre love triangle, according to a police interview made public Monday.
A 72-page transcript of the interview conducted after her February arrest, with portions redacted, was released by the State Attorney's Office.
In it, Orlando Police Detective Chris Becton asks Nowak about why she wanted to meet Navy Capt. Colleen Shipman in a parking lot at the Orlando International Airport.
Nowak, 44, is accused of attacking Shipman with pepper spray directed through the window of her car and trying to jump into the vehicle. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted kidnapping, battery and burglary with assault.
Nowak repeatedly asked to speak to Shipman and asked the detective if Shipman, who was interviewed before Nowak, knew who she was.
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“Nowak told Becton she wanted to tell Shipman of her involvement with Bill Oefelein, a colleague who told detectives he had a two-year relationship with Nowak but ended it some time after he started a relationship with Shipman.
“I thought it was important that she knew,” Nowak told the detective. “I wanted her to have the same awareness, I guess, for my potential, or whatever.”
I suppose an E-mail, letter or phone call were out of the question? Let the legal shucking and jiving begin!
BTW, the part of the story about her wearing “diapers” was discredited.
By her lawyer, who probably isn’t the most credible source...
Oh I know, but you must admit it still makes for some good Photoshops!
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