Ooltewah Assault Hearing Part 3 02/15/16

TL;DR

Detective Burns provides testimony about his investigation into allegations of assault, detailing the incident and his interactions with the victims and suspects.

Transcript

thank you you please your full name for the record my name is detective Floyd Rodney Burns where an employee gber Police Department what do you do with the G Department criminal investigator how long been uh 20088 years um next month I'll have 25 years in force U you don't have to give us the entire 25 years you tell tell us what your duties and re... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Detective Burns conducted a thorough investigation into the assault allegations, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
• 🥶 The incident involved a hazing tradition within the basketball team, where freshmen players were subject to physical assault by older teammates.
• ❓ Coach Montgomery and Coach Williams promptly reported the incident to authorities and fully cooperated with the investigation.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Detective Burns' duties and responsibilities as a criminal investigator?

Detective Burns has been investigating felony offenses for the Gber Police Department for over 20 years, including conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and filing petitions.

Q: Why did Detective Burns initially go to the hospital?

He received a call reporting that a young man had been injured by a pool stick, and he went to the hospital to interview the victim.

Q: Did Detective Burns speak with the coaches and medical staff at the hospital?

Yes, he interviewed Coach Montgomery, Coach Williams, and a member of the medical staff to gather information about the incident.

Q: Did Detective Burns believe the coaches were cooperative and forthcoming in his investigation?

Yes, he found both Coach Montgomery and Coach Williams to be cooperative and helpful throughout the investigation, providing information and assisting in identifying the suspects.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Detective Burns has been a criminal investigator with the Gber Police Department for over 20 years, primarily focusing on felony offenses.

• He was called to investigate an incident on December 22nd, 2015, where a young man was injured by a pool stick, allegedly by his teammates.

• Detective Burns interviewed the victim, coaches, and medical staff, and obtained confessions from the three suspects involved.