[John Jamieson]

Excellant point! We're dealing with a very suggestable person here. No wonder she finally recognized the clothes, because the police kept telling her what to say and think. Is the cop that searched 4 drycleaners before going to the one he was told to go to, her brother?

[hoosiermama]

Having students that are mentally challenged, this young girl appears to fit their profile. We often find jobs for them in the service areas. Really is embarrassing for the DA to put her in this situation without explanation, if that is the case.

[gigi]

I don't think its her brother, but I think in cross it was brought out that she knew one of the officers because he was a customer. I still have the page up so I'll check.

[gigi]

This is on cross examination by Feldman,

WHEN IS THE FIRST TIME ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EVER SPOKE TO YOU CONCERNING ANYTHING HAVING TO DO WITH THIS CASE?
A: I DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT DAY. IT COULD HAVE BEEN A COUPLE DAYS, MAYBE EVEN A DAY AFTER. I'M NOT SURE. AFTER FEBRUARY 4TH. I'M NOT REALLY SURE.
Q: YOU SAID A COUPLE OF DAYS. I JUST WANT TO -- WHEN YOU SAY COUPLE, DO YOU MEAN TWO?
A: ONE TO TWO DAYS.
Q: ALL RIGHT. AND WAS THAT A GUY NAMED OTT, DO YOU REMEMBER?
A: NO, I DON'T REMEMBER.
Q: DO YOU KNOW A DETECTIVE NAMED OTT?
A: YES, I DO.
Q: DOES HE COME AND DO BUSINESS WITH YOU?
A: YES, HE DID.
Q: AROUND THE SAME TIME?
A: AROUND THE SAME TIME?
Q: AS FEBRUARY 4TH.
A: I DON'T REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME IN.
Q: YOU DON'T REMEMBER. DOES DETECTIVE OTT COME IN IN A CAR?
A: YES, HE DOES.
Q: DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT KIND OF CAR HE DRIVES?
A: NO, I DON'T. I HAVEN'T KNOWN HIM -- I'M SORRY.

Well now isn't that interesting, Det. Ott..

I don't think she is retarded, but she could just slow. I don't want to sound mean, especially after I read this again, I feel kinda bad about calling her a moron. She could have been easily manilpulated. Later Feldman asks her a question and she answers, then looks to Dusek for confirmation. Feldman caught it and question her, "Why did you look at Mr. Dusek."