Philip Chism Trial Day 6 Part 2 11/23/15 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Witnesses provide testimony related to the investigation of Colleen Ritzer's murder, including footage from the school and stores, as well as interactions with the defendant.

Key Insights

• 🙈 The confusion over the number of individuals involved in the crime was caused by the different clothing and headgear seen in the video footage from the school.
• 👮 The Danvers police had no prior knowledge of Philip Chism until his mother reported him missing or injured.
• 👀 The first reports regarding activity at Danvers High School were made when people started looking for Colleen Ritzer.
• 👨‍🏫 Witness testimony and surveillance footage confirm Philip Chism's presence at the school and movie theater.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Were there any reports of strange behavior at Danvers High School before Diana Chisholm's call?

No, there were no reports made to the police regarding any activity at the school until Diana Chisholm called at 6:30.

Q: What evidence was found during the search for Colleen Ritzer?

Witnesses found Colleen's purse and bloody gloves near the school.

Q: Was Philip Chism seen on surveillance footage at the movie theater?

Yes, surveillance footage from AMC Theaters shows Philip Chism in the rear lobby.

Q: Did Philip Chism purchase a knife at BJ's Wholesale Club?

There is no footage showing Philip Chism purchasing a knife at BJ's Wholesale Club.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Detective Sullivan received video footage and stills from the school, which created confusion regarding the number of individuals involved in the crime.

• Danvers police had no prior knowledge of Philip Chism until his mother called to report him missing or injured.

• No reports were made to the police regarding strange behavior at Danvers High School until Diana Chisholm called at 6:30.

• Witnesses searched for Colleen Ritzer's whereabouts, finding her purse and bloody gloves near the school.

• Surveillance footage from AMC Theaters shows Philip Chism in the rear lobby.

• BJ's Wholesale Club footage confirms Philip Chism's presence, but no footage depicts his purchase of a knife.