Letecia is talking about how the man that was in her home, raped her. She said it’s difficult to describe in detail about what happened because of the nature of the situation.
Letecia said the first thing she remembers after the assault was, “I just remember being like, where’s Gannon? And I was freaking out because I didn’t know where he was at.” She said she also found a gun on the floor afterward.
Letecia told the detective in the room that she hasn’t showered or hasn’t eaten, then said, “I would do anything for you to figure out who Eduardo is.” She described the clothes she was wearing during the attack, and said she had washed the clothing.
Letecia: “Am I free to leave?” Detective: “We’re not holding you here.” Letecia: “I just want to get some food, take a minute.”
Letecia is telling the detective she wants to leave the interview, freshen up, and take a break. Letecia: “It’s not like I don’t answer or talk to you or anything like that. I’ve kept open communication with you.”
Letecia said she won’t go to the hospital to do an exam after she was sexually assaulted, without showering and cleaning herself up. Letecia said, “that’s disgusting, I’m not doing that.”
Letecia said she won’t be escorted to the hospital, and will drive herself when she’s ready for the exam. She insisted she get a break, go home, freshen up, get some food, etc.
While Letecia was not in the room and out in the hallway, a member of the Sheriff’s Office took her phone out of her hand. She became frustrated, and asked to see a warrant for taking the phone. The member of law enforcement said they’re applying for a warrant now.
The detectives told Letecia she has evidence on her body after the assault, and they cannot allow her to leave just yet.
Detectives are explaining to Letecia about why she can’t leave yet, and that she’s being held until they obtain the search warrant they need.
Court will resume at 9 a.m. on Friday morning, with finishing watching the interview between Letecia and detectives. I'll be back in the courtroom then to bring you the latest on the trial.
On Friday morning, we’ll watch another 30 minutes of this interview, then another interview that’s about 20 minutes. Cross examination is expected to be about 20 minutes.