Alex testified that he heard a loud thump, but hesitated to go out of the bedroom “to let things cool down.” He walked out of the bedroom and said he saw Joe Clyde lying in the floor. Alex said he then saw Joseph carry Joe Clyde out the back door into the yard.
Alex testified that he watched as Joseph walked down their driveway with Joe Clyde in his arms and then turned right down Garner Creek Road. Alex said he eventually followed them up the driveway to watch before going back inside.
He said Joseph spotted him watching and threatened him.
"He threatened that he would kill me if I didn’t help," said Alex.
"And did you help him," asked Crouch. "Yes," said Alex.
Alex then explained that he remembers opening a car door for Joseph but doesn't remember what vehicle.
The next morning, Alex said the family told him his brother ran away.
When asked, Alex testified that he never saw Joe Clyde moving the coffee table on purpose -- only accidentally while playing. He also said he never saw Joe Clyde climb up and try to unlock the door.
After the state finished its questioning, the defense asked Alex about giving a false story. Alex testified that he initially did but said he didn’t change his story after talking to family or investigators.
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/day-4-of-joseph-daniels-trial-testimony-to-resume-monday
Damning testimony IMO but the defense pointed out discrepancies between today and prior video interviews. If the kid is telling the truth it seals it for me but will the jury believe him?
