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PW. 22 Rudolph Blaize
S&S
Inspector Police stationed in Road Town. Know accused. Know Dr. Thomas.
I obtained from Dr. Thomas on the 19/1/77 at about 6.25 p.m. 4 envelopes
which were sealed and stapled. On one was written "Swab of left of Sylveste
Gaston H.M.P; Tortola."
On the second was written "Slide from swab of left foot of Sylvester
Gaston H.M.P. Tortola."
On the third was written "Blood clotted from Sylvester Gaston H.M.P.
Tortola."
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On the fourth was written "Blood unclotted from Sylvester Gaston H.M.P..
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Tortola." I kept these in my custody and later handed them to Sgt. Malone.
(EXH. V.M. 17/20 shown to witness)
These are the envelopes and contents.
P/C James was present when a statement was taken from the accused by Sgt.
Malone. I witnessed the statement.
(EXH. V.M. 11 shown to witness)
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That
is the statement recorded on 20/1/77.
P/C James is now in the U.S¡A¡ He left Tortola on the 27/6/77 on
vacation and on 31/8/77 he was retired from the force. He has not returned.
XXd Foster
When accused came to the Station on the 19/1/77 he looked distrubed and
appeared to be in a trance. The statement was taken on the 20/1/77. Accused
said he had a headache on 20/1/77 •
Re Xd I dont know why accused looked distrubed and in a trance,
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Jury- No questions.
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Mr Archibald indicates that the two expert witnesses from Washington
will arrive this afternoon and asked for adjournment to 6/10/77.
Mr. Foster - No questions.
Jury reminded of oath.
Hearing adjourned to 6/10/77 at 9.00 a.m.
(Sgd.) Cecil E. Hewlett.
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