Justin Ross Harris Suppression Hearing Day 2 Part 2 12/15/15 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A comprehensive analysis of search warrants executed in the Ross Harris case, highlighting the reasons for obtaining the warrants and the information they sought.

Key Insights

• 👨‍🔬 The search warrants in the Ross Harris case were based on statements made by Ross Harris, suspicions of motive, and the need to gather evidence.
• 👶 Investigators did not have independent evidence linking the computer to the child's death but sought to search it for possible information related to motives and communications.
• 🪈 The warrants included searches for light bulbs and financial paperwork at the Harris residence, as well as Home Depot records and medical records.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Did investigators have any specific evidence linking Ross Harris's computer to his son's death?

No, investigators did not have any independent evidence confirming that the computer was used or contained information related to the child's death. The warrant was based on statements made by Ross Harris and the need to investigate possible motives and communications.

Q: Did investigators inform the magistrate that they had already searched Ross Harris's house and found evidence suggesting his need for light bulbs?

No, investigators did not communicate this information to the magistrate. The warrants were based on suspicions and the need to gather evidence, but this specific information was not shared.

Q: What evidence did investigators have regarding Ross Harris's use of the computer in question?

Investigators had information from Home Depot that the computer had been issued to Ross Harris and was in storage. They had not examined the computer themselves or received any information about its contents.

Q: Were there any limitations placed on the search warrants by the magistrate?

The magistrate questioned the need to search for light bulbs during the execution of one warrant but ultimately determined that there was probable cause to include it. No specific limitations were noted regarding the other items to be searched for.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The search warrants were obtained in relation to the death of a child and sought evidence from various electronic devices, including computers, thumb drives, and cell phones.

• The warrants were based on statements made by Ross Harris, including his fear of leaving a child in a hot car and his recent viewing of videos about child deaths in vehicles. Investigators were looking for evidence related to motive, finances, credit card debt, life insurance, and communications.

• The warrants also included searches for light bulbs and financial paperwork at the Harris residence, as well as Home Depot records and Cooper Harris's medical records.