Direct of Pat Wheeler Flashcards

1
Q

Can you please state your name and address for the court?

A

My name is Pat Wheeler and I reside at 254 Civics Circle in Bliss, Nirvana.

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2
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How old are you?

A

I am 29 years old.

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3
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Is the name Lindsay Gordon familiar to you?

A

Yes, she was my former boss when I worked at GPS.

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4
Q

Where were you on March 24, 2023?

A

I was at GPS.

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5
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Why were you there?

A

I was working.

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Did you notice anyone else there?

A

Yes, I noticed Lindsay Gordon and Leslie Neal.

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Where did you observe them?

A

I was standing outside the open door where they were in Gordon’s office.

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What were they doing?

A

Gordon was speaking about the state of the business and the possibility of bankruptcy.

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Did you hear what Gordon was saying?

A

Yes, I did.

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10
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What did Gordon say?
OBJECTION: Hearsay

A

I heard Gordon say “I would hate to do anything drastic, if you know what I mean”.

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What was Gordon doing when she said that?

A

She was flicking on and off that cigarette lighter she was always carrying around.

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How did you react to this?
OBJECTION: Speculation

A

The first thing that crossed my mind was that Gordon was going to burn down the business.

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13
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What happened after Gordon said this?

A

Gordon spotted me walking by and fired me on the spot! I think she was scared of what I overheard.

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14
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And how did you respond to getting fired that day?

A

Obviously I was in shock and anger, since I had been such a loyal employee.

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Have you spoken to Gordon since being fired?

A

No, I haven’t spoken to her since being fired.

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16
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Have you been to GPS since being fired?

A

No.

17
Q

Let’s move forward a few months. On the night of the fire, July 28th, where were you doing?

A

That evening I went to the Nobil gas station.

18
Q

Why did you go to the gas station?

A

I was going to mow my lawn the following morning, so I went to get gas for my lawn mower.

19
Q

Did you see anyone while getting gas?

A

No, not that I’m aware of.

20
Q

And what did you do after this?

A

I went right home.

21
Q

Did you drive to GPS that night?

A

No.

22
Q

Did you walk to GPS that night of the fire?

A

No.

23
Q

Did you break any glass or break any doors to GPS that night?

A

No!!

24
Q

Did you burn down GPS?

A

Of course not, I’m not a criminal, I would gain nothing from burning down the business.