Jean Wade DIrect Flashcards
Can you please state your name for the court?
My name is Jean Wade
What is your occupation?
I used to work at Philips Plants, but now I am unemployed
What is your relationship with this case?
I am Kody Wades mother as well as Carrie Townsends my moomy
What is your place of residence?
I live in a small, dumpy apartment owned by Carrie Townsend
When you lost your job, how were you able to pay rent?
Well, Carrie was kind enough to give me a break on my rent
Did you do anything to thank Carrie for the rent?
Yes, I nominated her for a Community Hero award
Do you have more kids than just Kody?
Yes
How many kids do you have in total?
I have a total of 5 kids
Have you previously been married?
Yes
Are you still married?
Not anymore
Why not?
My husband died in a car crash
How did this car crash happen?
He was on his way from work, and he got struck by a drunk driver
How did Kody feel after his father’s death?
He was lost, and I didn’t know how to help him
Did your husbands death affect Kodys actions in any way?
He joined the gang called the “Downtown Kings” shortly after his fathers death
What did Kody think of homeless people?
He hated how they took up space on his block, since, as a gang member, he is very territorial
Would he ever do anything to those homeless people?
Yes
What would he do?
Often times, he would give them cheap liquor, so they would become drunk and become easier targets
Has Kody doing this ever gone wrong?
Definetely
What went wrong?
There was one time that he got a homeless person drunk and that person passed out and froze to death that night
Have you ever noticed Kody being agressive to anyone?
Kody and Terese Jamesons son, Mickey got into a fight near the homeless shelter.
How did this fight turn out?
Kody ended up on the ground, and Mickey started kicking him.
How did Kody think of Mickey after their fight?
He was furious with Mickey, and vowed to get revenge on him and his mother
Was there any other reason Kody was so furious with Mickey?
He had just been humiliated by Mickey, in front of all of the people that lived in the homeless shelter
What did Kody think of the murderer of Terese Jameson?
I did hear him and his friends laughing about it
Did you ever try to confront Kody about his actions?
I eventually did so, but not for a while
Why did it take you so long to confront him?
I was afraid of him. My own child
Why were you afraid of him?
I was nervous that if i did something about him, he would retaliate against me and my kids
Why did you suddenly decide to confront Kody?
He had stolen the money I was going to use to go to the movies with my other kids
What happened when you talked to Kody?
We ended up having a huge argument
What did Kody do while this argument was taking place?
He shattered a glass of water on the counter and started to threaten me
Does Kody still live with you?
No
Why not?
After that extreme argument, I kicked him out of the house
Have you seen Cody since you kicked him out?
I have not seen him since
