Thank you, Tricia! (And Mr. Greer!)
(Very) rough notes from Tricia's interview w/Mr. Greer.
Video depositions today:
Marcia Allison, 2 doors down from Spreckels, who heard the screams for help on the night RZ was murdered. "Down to earth, straight shootin kind a gal," according to Greer.
Mr. Berger (sp?), RZ boyfriend in 2004-2005, licensed acupuncturist, calm, centered. Very complimentary of RZ, did discuss the tumultuous relationship with Nalepa.
Dr. Peterson (!!!) who treated Max after his fall. It wasn't until the 14th that the really bad news came out about Max's prognosis (after RZ's murder).
Tomorrow: Detective Swede (sp?) for the defense. Monday is Adam.
Everybody with the SDSO, to the person, is sticking with the party line (suicide). Greer says some of them, even though they were saying it, didn't seem to believe it. Plaintiffs deposed 20 to 30 SDSO'ers.
Re: Wecht testimony. The deep bruise in RZ's back is inconsistent with the hanging, could've been from a knee.
Questions from us:
RZ throat specimen. Greer says it's correct that the specimen was not included with the other organs. He said it seems odd - another one of the mysteries of this case.
Balcony door, was it shut? It was open, per Greer. At least one door (left side facing the balcony) was open.
Adam masturbating to *advertiser censored* on iPhone. Did he make the admittance because he was worried about DNA? Greer says that's speculation, but reasonable speculation.
The relevance of the plastic bag. RZ's DNA is found on inside of bag but not outside. Paint on outside. It was found laying on top of the paint tube. If anyone has any ideas, Greer would like to hear them.
The red dog bone: wasn't tested, wasn't taken. Wecht said in his earlier depo that it could've been the type of weapon to make the blows on RZ's head.
Squiggles on door: door was swabbed for DNA, then fingerprinted afterwards, which created the squiggles, per Greer.
AS insurance policy: Greer says only that it doesn't cover murder. Would cover attorney fees, but not damages.
Greer wants to clarify that his "pro bono" status is about the net result, not the intent. AS has no money. Even if Zahaus prevail, they might be able to garnish $12K - $15K a year. Says it would take 3-4 years just to pay off the experts. There's no money at the end of the rainbow. This case is just the right thing to do.
Jonah is out of this game (I think that's what Greer said). And if Adam wanted to retire tomorrow, there would be nothing anyone could do about it.
Zahau account: it's growing slowly. Doug (Mary's husband) has sold his truck, Mary got a loan to get Wecht out to San Diego. Everyone's tapped out. If 10,000 people could give $5, it would lighten the Zahaus load. The Zahaus are very appreciative of everyone's support because they don't feel alone and isolated. Currently they're at $6,000 of a $50,000 goal.
Most families would've given up, but the Zahaus have not. Mr. Greer is very impressed with them.