Gatus' testimony continues...
Gatus recalls release of images (vehicle/suspect) to public on 9/5/22 & 9/6/22 asking for public’s help.
Says police received many tips.
Some tips pointed to Telles.
Gatus then reviewed articles German wrote about Telles.
Describes them as “not flattering.” Reads headlines.
Gatus discussing social media posts (on Twitter) by Telles about German.
Telles post refers to German as a “typical bully,” and a “one trick pony.”
Now reviewing text messages Telles appears to have posted.
German reaches out to Telles about another story he is working on.
Letter dated 7/1/22 where Telles disputes allegations German wrote about.
Now shifting to maroon Yukon. Extensive search for video. Detective Mogg took control and started compiling it in a chronological manner.
9/5/22:
Learned there was foreign DNA under German’s fingernails.
Draft search warrant to get DNA sample from Telles.
9/7/22:
warrant signed at 2am.
Telles is pulled over about five hours later.
Weckerly shows pics of area where Telles was pulled over. Car appears to be a Tesla.
Gatus makes contact w/ Telles & records conversation with him.
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