Next Witness: Sgt. Rolando Ramirez, Austin Police Department. APD officer for 24 years. He was a detective with homicide unit for five years, including on 5/11/22.That night, he got multiple calls of suspicious or overdose deaths. Two other deaths were on hold at the time Wilson's death was called in.
Salinas called Ramirez, but didn't share too many details. Ramirez said he'd call back after processing the other deaths. Salinas called back later and told more details, alerting Ramirez that this death might be suspicious. Eventually, Ramirez determined he should call his supervisor to alert the homicide team.
Ramirez then visited the scene of the crime. Uniformed police officers were on scene. Ramirez searched the area for blood stains outside the apartment after an officer alerted him to it. He followed it for a block. Turned out to be paint, not blood. Other detectives joined now.
Detectives conducted a walk through of the apartment. Mo's body had already been removed. The apartment was organized. There were no signs of a struggle. A small cabinet was open and a candy bar was on the ground, but no signs of theft.
Ramirez began canvassing the neighborhood to look for cameras that might have captured anything or anybody. The location of the bike didn't make sense. Why would they just leave the bike if they intended to steal it?
Ramirez found a camera and located the homeowner in the morning once they woke up. Homeowner allowed them to review video footage. Focusing on the time when the body was found, Ramirez saw a dark SUV passing through the alley. It stops by the apartment.
We are now watching the Ring Doorbell Camera. It shows the black Jeep driving down the driveway at 8:37pm. It stops at the end of the driveway out-of-frame. Ramirez observed the bike rack on the back, which triggered his suspicions.
Ramirez theory at the time: Person who entered the residence was known to the victim. After observing location of body and injuries sustained, Ramirez determined suspect was intentional with their shooting. The crime seemed personal. Suspect likely angry.
Court will recess for the day. Court will resume tomorrow at 9amCT. Thanks everyone for following along. I'll be doing it all over again tomorrow.
