Sean Foley Trial Day 1 Witnesses: James Long - 911 Call, Dep Craig Flanigan, Dep Elizabeth Murphy

TL;DR

Testimony and 911 recordings from a shooting incident at 808 Beaver Drive are presented in court.

Transcript

it's justify your first witness stay cold James law I am placing these fireworks on the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God yes you're definitely state your name for the record please sir my name is James long lomg now where are you employed I'm the Blount County 9-1-1 director and how long have you been doing that since ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👮 James Long has extensive experience in law enforcement and is responsible for the smooth operation of the 9-1-1 communication center.
• 🤙 CAD systems are used to document 9-1-1 calls, including dispatch times and details of the call.
• 🖐️ Two 9-1-1 calls from the shooting incident at 808 Beaver Drive are played, revealing the urgency and chaos of the situation.
• ❓ Deputy Murphy testifies about her response to the incident and the discovery of the victim on the back deck.
• 🎑 The crime scene at 808 Beaver Drive was secured, and the suspect was apprehended and placed in handcuffs.
• 🚠 Deputy Murphy underwent training in CSS and was able to take photographs at the scene.
• 👻 The court recessed briefly to allow the victim's family to step out before graphic photographs were presented as evidence.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the role of the Blount County 9-1-1 Director?

James Long states that his role is to ensure that all 9-1-1 calls are answered quickly and that the appropriate response is dispatched to those in need.

Q: How is a 9-1-1 call documented?

Long explains that a CAD system is used to document the date, time, caller information, and details of the call. Dispatch times are also recorded.

Q: How many calls were received from 808 Beaver Drive on August 28, 2018?

Long states that there were two calls received from that address on that specific day.

Q: What were the details of the shooting incident?

Deputy Murphy testifies that the victim was found on the back deck with visible injuries. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and placed in handcuffs.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• James Long, the Blount County 9-1-1 Director, testifies about his responsibilities and the documentation process of 9-1-1 calls.

• Two 9-1-1 calls from the incident are played, revealing the panic and urgency of the situation.

• Deputy Murphy testifies about her response to the shooting and the discovery of the victim.