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2019 Murder Trialtrial-daytrial-dayShawn GrahamRobert MadsenBoyd YoungEric JohnsonStacy JonesdirectcrossredirectDay 13 - May 16, 2019For Day 13, forensic analyst Stacy Jones described processing the Escalade, and investigator Eric Johnson testified about interviews and the Alabama search.
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Day 13 - May 16, 2019

Vehicle Processing Testimony and Johnson’s Interview Account

Judge Eugene C. Griffith, Jr.
10Proceedings
6Pages
2Witnesses
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Day 13 of 32
Appearing:
Shawn Graham Robert Madsen Boyd Young Eric Johnson Stacy Jones

For Day 13, forensic analyst Stacy Jones described processing the Escalade, and investigator Eric Johnson testified about interviews and the Alabama search.

Full day summary

For Day 13, forensic analyst Stacy Jones described processing the Cadillac Escalade, including photographs, collected samples, documents, and material she said appeared to be tissue with hair. The court admitted vehicle photographs and other exhibits subject to prior objections, qualified Jones as an expert in crime scene analysis, and admitted defense exhibits during cross-examination. Mississippi investigator Eric Johnson then described the investigation, his interviews with Timothy Ray Jones, Jr., and the search that located the children in garbage bags at an Alabama loading zone. On cross-examination, Johnson discussed the limits of his unrecorded interview account and the notes used to prepare his report. Outside the jury's presence, the court limited questioning about prior asserted rights while allowing a narrower inquiry concerning requests for biological samples and a search warrant.

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1. Stacy Jones — Direct (Part 1)

Stacy Jones described processing the Cadillac Escalade, including odors, collected items, human-blood test results, and material in the cargo area that appeared to be human tissue with hair.

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Procedural
Exhibit Organization and Stacy Jones Call
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Direct
Stacy Jones — Direct Stacy Jones Shawn Graham
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Forensic analyst Stacy Jones described processing the Cadillac Escalade, the items collected from it, and suspected biological evidence.

2. Defense Exhibit Admissibility Hearing

During a jury break, the court accepted the defense's explanation for using Timothy Jones's prior convictions and DSS safety plans in support of its insanity defense.

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Procedural
Defense Exhibit Admissibility Hearing
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The defense explained its plan to use prior-conviction evidence in support of its insanity defense, and a photographic jump drive was marked for identification only.

3. Stacy Jones — Direct/Cross (Part 2)

Stacy Jones continued describing evidence recovered from the Cadillac Escalade before cross-examination focused on the vehicle search, photographs, recovered materials, and unclear handwritten notes.

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Direct
Stacy Jones — Direct (Resumed) Stacy Jones Shawn Graham
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Forensic analyst Stacy Jones described suspected biological material and numerous items collected from the Cadillac Escalade, then was qualified as a crime-scene-analysis expert.

Cross
Stacy Jones — Cross Stacy Jones Robert Madsen
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Stacy Jones described the vehicle inventory and documentation as numerous defense exhibits were admitted; she also gave qualified readings from a handwritten document.

4. Eric Johnson — Direct/Cross (Part 1)

Eric Johnson described the search for five unaccounted-for children, Miranda advisements given to Timothy Ray Jones, Jr., and the search that found the children’s remains in Alabama. Defense counsel questioned his unrecorded interview account and report preparation.

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Direct
Eric Johnson — Direct Eric Johnson Shawn Graham
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Mississippi investigator Eric Johnson described vehicle evidence, Miranda advisements and interviews of Timothy Ray Jones, Jr., and the Alabama search that located the children.

Cross
Eric Johnson — Cross Eric Johnson Boyd Young
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Defense counsel examined Eric Johnson's notes, unrecorded interview account, and observations of Timothy Jones, Jr.'s reported behavior.

5. Statements Admissibility Ruling and Proffer

Outside the jury's presence, the court limited defense questions about Mr. Jones's earlier invocations of rights, while permitting a narrower inquiry into Lieutenant Johnson's knowledge of the earlier sample refusal and search warrant.

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Procedural
Statements Admissibility Ruling and Proffer
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The court barred questions about prior invocations of rights but permitted narrower questioning about a refusal to provide samples and a search warrant.

6. Eric Johnson — Cross/Redirect (Part 2)

Eric Johnson said he did not know about an earlier request for Timothy Ray Jones, Jr. to provide hair, DNA, and blood samples because he had not yet met him. After redirect testimony about consent or refusal of such requests, the court excused Johnson and adjourned for the day.

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Cross
Eric Johnson — Cross (Resumed) Eric Johnson Boyd Young
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Eric Johnson said he lacked knowledge of an earlier request for samples; the court then held a bench conference after an objection.

Redirect
Eric Johnson — Redirect Eric Johnson Shawn Graham
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Eric Johnson said people may consent to or refuse requests for blood, hair, or DNA samples after the court overruled an objection.

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