(Testimony of Vernon S. Smart)
Mr. Smart.
No, sir; I hadn't been told. I just assumed that the keys were in the car, but nobody told me that.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, when you got there----
Mr. Smart.
Being on a parking lot, you know, naturally, I didn't think.
Mr. Griffin.
Was there a dog in that car?
Mr. Smart.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Where was the dog when you got to the car?
Mr. Smart.
The dog had crawled under a newspaper in the front seat.
Mr. Griffin.
And what did you do with the dog when you got in?
Mr. Smart.
We had the squad come by and get it and take it to the animal shelter.
Mr. Griffin.
Was there anybody else that accompanied you out to that automobile?
Mr. Smart.
Lieutenant Swain.
Mr. Griffin.
And that is all?
Mr. Smart.
Well, we called the uniformed squad there a little bit later and had the car put in the pound. It seems to me like there was one more detective. I don't remember. I believe it was Detective Watson. I am not sure.
Mr. Griffin.
What was the first thing you searched?
Mr. Smart.
The glove compartment.
Mr. Griffin.
And I understand that you found his wallet in the glove compartment?
Mr. Smart.
Right.
Mr. Griffin.
And a key to fit the trunk?
Mr. Smart.
Right.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, did you ever find out whether Ruby had a wallet on his person?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir; I never did.
Mr. Griffin.
Did you ever make any inquiry?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, did you talk with Ruby about any of the equipment which you found in the automobile?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
About the property which you found in the automobile?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Did Lieutenant Swain?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir; not in my presence.
Mr. Griffin.
Or that you know of?
Mr. Smart.
Not that I know of.
Mr. Griffin.
In the normal procedure, who would be the person who would question him about that property?
Mr. Smart.
Well, I would think it would be Captain Fritz.
Mr. Griffin.
I see. Did you examine this billfold?
Mr. Smart.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Can you tell us what you recall being in that billfold?
Mr. Smart.
His driver's license and several cards of identification like you would normally carry in a billfold, but I don't remember each one, what they were or anything. Different cards with his name on it.
Mr. Griffin.
Social security card?
Mr. Smart.
I believe his social security card was there. I am not sure. There was just stuff---cards and papers.
Mr. Griffin.
I see. Do you think you would be able to identify that wallet and contents?
Mr. Smart.
I think so.
Mr. Griffin.
Do you remember anything else in there besides identification cards in the wallet?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Was there any money in the wallet?
Mr. Smart.
No, sir.
Mr. Griffin.
Now, what else did you find in the glove compartment?
Mr. Smart.
A key.
Mr. Griffin.
A single key?
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